Compositions in the form of an injectable aqueous solution comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylin analogue and a co-polyamino acid

ABSTRACT

A composition in the form of an injectable aqueous solution, for which the pH is comprised from 6.0 to 8.0, includes at least:
         a) amylin, an amylin receptor agonist or an amylin analogue;   b) a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy, said co-polyamino acid being constituted of glutamic or aspartic units and said hydrophobic radicals Hy chosen according to formula X as defined below:   c)       

     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     characterized in that the composition does not include basal insulin for which the isoelectric point IP is comprised from 5.8 to 8.5. The composition also includes a prandial insulin.

The invention relates to amylin injection therapies, amylin agonistreceptor or to an amylin analogue for the treatment of diabetes.

The invention relates to a composition in the form of an injectableaqueous solution, for which the pH is comprised from 6.0 to 8.0,comprising at least amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylinanalogue and a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges andhydrophobic radicals according to the invention and compositionscomprising, in addition, an insulin (excluding basal insulins for whichthe isoelectric point pI is comprised from 5.8 to 8.5). The inventionalso relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compositionsaccording to the invention. Finally, the invention also relates to a useof co-polyamino acids bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobicradicals according to the invention, in order to stabilize compositionsof amylin, of amylin agonist receptors or of amylin analogue as well asamylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analog compositions furthercomprising an insulin.

Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune disease leading to the destruction ofthe pancreas beta cells. These cells are known to produce insulin, theprincipal role of which is to regulate the use of glucose in peripheraltissues (Gerich 1993, Control of glycaemia). As a result, patientsaffected by type 1 diabetes suffer chronic hyperglycemia and mustself-administer exogenous insulin in order to control thishyperglycemia. Insulin therapy makes it possible to drastically changethe life expectancy of these patients. However, the control of glycemiaprovided by exogenous insulin is not optimal, in particular afteringesting a meal. This is linked to the fact that these patients produceglucagon after ingesting a meal, which leads to the release of a portionof the glucose stored in the liver, which is not the case in a healthyperson. This glucagon-mediated glucose production worsens the glycemiaregulation problem for these patients.

It has been demonstrated that amylin, another hormone produced by thebeta cells of the pancreas, and therefore also deficient in type 1diabetes patients, plays a key role in the regulation of post-prandialglycemia. Amylin, also known as “islet amyloid polypeptide”, or IAPP, isa peptide of 37 amino acids which is stored and co-secreted with insulin(Schmitz 2004 Amylin Agonists). This peptide is described as blockingthe production of glucagon by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Thus,insulin and amylin have complementary and synergistic roles, sinceinsulin makes it possible to reduce the concentration of glucose in theblood, while amylin makes it possible to reduce the entry of endogenousglucose into the blood by inhibiting the production (secretion) ofendogenous glucagon.

This problem of post-prandial glycemia regulation is quite similar forpatients with type 2 diabetes taken up with insulin insofar as theirdisease has led to a very significant loss of their mass of beta cellsand, as a result, of their ability to produce insulin and amylin.

Human amylin has properties which are not compatible with pharmaceuticalrequirements in terms of solubility and stability (Goldsbury C S, CooperG J, Goldie K N, Muller S A, Saafi E L, Gruijters W T, Misur M P, EngelA, Aebi U, Kistler J: Polymorphic fibrillar assembly of human amylin. JStruct Biol 119:17-27, 1997). Amylin is known to form amyloid fibrilswhich lead to the formation of plaques which are not soluble in water.Even though it is a natural hormone, it was necessary to develop ananalogue in order to solve these solubility problems.

The physicochemical properties of amylin thus make its use impossible:amylin is only stable for about fifteen minutes at acidic pH, and lessthan a minute at neutral pH.

The company Amylin developed an amylin analogue, pramlintide, tomoderate the lack of stability of human amylin. This product, marketedunder the name Symlin, was approved in 2005 by the FDA for the treatmentof type 1 and type 2 diabetics. It must be administered subcutaneouslythree times a day, within an hour prior to the meal, in order to improvecontrol of post-prandial glycemia. This peptide is formulated at acidicpH and is described as fibrillating when the pH of the solution isgreater than 5.5. Analogue variants are described in patent U.S. Pat.No. 5,686,411.

This analogue is thus not satisfactory in terms of stability when aformulation at neutral pH is envisaged.

To date, there is no means making it possible to stabilize human amylinin order to make a pharmaceutical product. However, it would bebeneficial for patients to have access to the human form of thisphysiological hormone. It would also be beneficial to be able toformulate an analogue or agonist of pH neutral amylin receptor.

In addition, there would be an interest in being able to mix an aqueousamylin solution, an amylin analogue, or an amylin agonist receptor, witha prandial insulin, since these two products are to be administeredbefore the meal. This would further make it possible to mimic thephysiology since these two hormones are co-secreted by the beta cells inresponse to a meal in order to improve the control of post-prandialglycemia.

However, given the fact that solutions of prandial insulins have a pHthat is close to neutral for reasons of chemical stability, it is notpossible to obtain an aqueous solution that meets the pharmaceuticalrequirements in terms of solubility and stability.

For this reason, patent application US2016/001002 from ROCHE describes apump containing two separate reservoirs in order to make possible theco-administration of these two hormones with a single medical device.However, this patent does not solve the problem of mixing these twohormones in solution which would make it possible to administer themwith conventional pumps already on the market which contain only onereservoir.

Patent application WO2013067022 from XERIS provides a solution to theproblem of amylin stability and to its compatibility with insulin byemploying an organic solvent instead of water. The absence of waterseems to solve the stability problems, but the use of an organic solventposes problems in terms of long-term safety of use for diabetic patientsand also compatibility problems with standard medical devices, relatedto tubing, connections and the plasticizers used.

Patent application WO2007104786 from NOVO NORDISK describes a methodmaking it possible to stabilize a solution of pramlintide, which is anamylin analogue, and of insulin by the addition of a phospholipid,derived from glycerophosphoglycerol, in particular from dimyristoylglycerophosphoglycerol (DMPG). However, this solution requires the useof significant quantities of DMPG which can pose a problem with localtolerance. Furthermore, DMPG leads to compositions presenting relativelypoor physical stabilities at 0-4° C., as described in the applicationWO2018122278.

To the applicant's knowledge, there is no satisfactory means which makesit possible to combine a prandial insulin and human amylin, an amylinagonist receptor or an amylin analogue in an aqueous solution, so as tobe able to be administered with conventional devices.

The acidic formulation pH and the rapid fibrillation are obstacles toobtain a pharmaceutical formulation at neutral pH based on amylin andpramlintide, but also an obstacle to combine amylin or pramlintide withother pharmaceutical active ingredients, in particular, peptides orproteins.

The applicant observed that, surprisingly, the co-polyamino acidsaccording to the invention stabilize compositions of amylin, of amylinagonist receptor or amylin analogue at a pH from 6.0 to 8.0. In fact,compositions comprising amylin, amylin agonist receptor or amylinanalogue in combination with a co-polyamino acid according to theinvention exhibit an increased stability over time, which is of greatinterest for pharmaceutical development.

The applicant has also reported that co-polyamino acids according to theinvention make it possible, in addition, to obtain a compositioncomprising prandial insulin and amylin, amylin agonist receptor oramylin analogue, with said composition being clear and having anenhanced stability toward fibrillation.

A classical method for measuring the stabilities of proteins or peptidesconsists of measuring the formation of fibrils using Thioflavin T, alsocalled ThT. This method makes it possible to measure the latency timebefore the formation of fibrils by measuring the increase influorescence, and to do so under temperature and stirring conditionsthat make an acceleration of the phenomenon possible. Compositionsaccording to the invention have a latency period before the formation offibrils that is clearly greater than that of amylin, of an amylinagonist receptor or of an amylin analogue at the pH of interest.

Compositions according to the invention have a physical stability, andpossibly a chemical stability, at the desired pH.

In one embodiment, the invention relates to a composition in the form ofan injectable aqueous solution, for which the pH is comprised from 6.0to 8.0, comprising at least:

-   -   a) Amylin, an amylin receptor agonist and an amylin analogue;    -   b) A co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and        hydrophobic radicals Hy, said co-polyamino acid being        constituted of glutamic or aspartic units and said hydrophobic        radicals -Hy chosen among the radicals according to formula X as        defined below:

In which

-   -   GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII, VII′        or VII″:

-   -   Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicals        according to formulas XI or XI′;

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

-   -   GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formula XII

-   -   GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

-   -   indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by        amide functions;    -   a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1 if a=0 and a′=1, 2        or 3 if a=1;    -   a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3;    -   b is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if c is equal to 0, then        d is equal to 1 or to 2;    -   d is an integer equal to 0, to 1 or to 2;    -   e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   g is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6;    -   h is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6, and at least one of g, h or l is different from 0;    -   l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=1 if l=0 and l′=2 if        l=1;    -   r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and    -   s′ is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   And if e is different from 0, then at least one of g, h or l is        different from 0;    -   And if a=0, then l=0;    -   A, A₁, A₂ and A₃ identical or different, are linear or branched        alkyl radicals comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and,        optionally, substituted by a radical from a saturated,        unsaturated or aromatic ring;    -   B is a radical ether or polyether, unsubstituted, comprising        from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, or a linear        or branched alkyl radical, optionally comprising an aromatic        ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms.    -   C_(x) is a monovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical        optionally comprising a cyclic part, in which x indicates the        number of carbon atoms, and:        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4 -GpC, then 7≤x≤11,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5 -GpC, then            6≤x≤11,    -   G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1 to 8        carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more free        carboxylic acid functions.    -   R is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a divalent,        linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 12 carbon        atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprising        from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂ functions        or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from 4        to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms.    -   The hydrophobic radicals -Hy according to formula X being bound        to the PLG:        -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic            radical -Hy and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus            forming an amide function resulting from the reaction of an            amine function borne by the PLG and an acid function borne            by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and        -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and a carbonyl borne by the PLG,            thus forming an amide function resulting from the reaction            of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the            PLG.    -   The ratio M between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the        number of glutamic or aspartic unites being between 0<M≤0.5;    -   When several hydrophobic radicals are borne by a co-polyamino        acid, then they are identical or different,    -   The degree of polymerization DP in glutamic or aspartic units        for the PLG chains is comprised from 5 to 250;    -   Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cation        salt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thecomposition does not comprise basal insulin for which the isoelectricpoint pI is comprised from 5.8 to 8.5.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thecomposition does not comprise GLP-1, a GLP-1 analogue or GLP-1 receptorsagonist, currently called GLP-1 RA.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thecomposition does not comprise either basal insulin, with an isoelectricpoint pI from 5.8 and 8.5, nor GLP-1, a GLP-1 analogue or GLP-1receptors agonist, currently called GLP-1 RA.

In one embodiment, the invention relates to a composition, free of basalinsulin, for which the isoelectric point pI is comprised from 5.8 to8.5, in the form of an injectable aqueous solution, for which the pH iscomprised from 6.0 to 8.0, comprising at least:

-   -   a) Amylin, an amylin receptor agonist and an amylin analogue;    -   b) A co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and        hydrophobic radicals Hy, said co-polyamino acid being        constituted of glutamic or aspartic units and said hydrophobic        radicals -Hy chosen among the radicals according to formula X as        defined below:

in which

-   -   GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII, VII′        or VII″:

-   -   Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicals        according to formulas XI or XI′;

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

-   -   -GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formula XII

-   -   GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

-   -   * indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by        amide functions;    -   a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1, 2 or 3 if a=1;    -   a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3;    -   b is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if c is equal to 0, then        d is equal to 1 or to 2;    -   d is an integer equal to 0, to 1 or to 2;    -   e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   g is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6;    -   h is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6, and at least one of g, h or l is different from 0;    -   l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=1 if l=0 and l′=2 if        l=1;    -   r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and    -   s′ is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   And if e is different from 0, then at least one of g, h or l is        different from 0;    -   And if a=0, then l=0;    -   A, A₁, A₂ and A₃ identical or different, are linear or branched        alkyl radicals comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and,        optionally, substituted by a radical from a saturated,        unsaturated or aromatic ring;    -   B is a radical ether or polyether, unsubstituted, comprising        from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, or a linear        or branched alkyl radical, optionally comprising an aromatic        ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms.    -   C_(x) is a monovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical        optionally comprising a cyclic part, in which x indicates the        number of carbon atoms, and:        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4 -GpC, then 7≤x≤11,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5 -GpC, then            6≤x≤11,    -   G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1 to 8        carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more free        carboxylic acid functions.    -   R is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a divalent,        linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 12 carbon        atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprising        from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂ functions        or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from 4        to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms.    -   The hydrophobic radicals -Hy according to formula X being bound        to the PLG:        -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic            radical -Hy and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus            forming an amide function resulting from the reaction of an            amine function borne by the PLG and an acid function borne            by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and        -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and a carbonyl borne by the PLG,            thus forming an amide function resulting from the reaction            of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the            PLG.    -   The ratio M between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the        number of glutamic or aspartic unites being between 0<M≤0.5;    -   When several hydrophobic radicals are borne by a co-polyamino        acid, then they are identical or different,    -   The degree of polymerization DP in glutamic or aspartic units        for the PLG chains is comprised from 5 to 250;    -   Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cation        salt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.

By “alkyl radical” is meant a linear or branched carbon chain which doesnot comprise a heteroatom.

The co-polyamino acid is a statistical co-polyamino acid in the chain ofglutamic and/or aspartic units.

Said co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobicradicals Hy is soluble in aqueous solution at a pH from 6.0 to 8.0, at atemperature of 25° C. and at a concentration of less than 100 mg/ml.

The compositions in the form of an injectable aqueous solution accordingto the invention are clear solutions. By “clear solution”, is meantcompositions which meet the criteria described in the American andEuropean pharmacopoeias regarding injectable solutions. In the USpharmacopoeia, the solutions are defined in section <1151> referring toinjection (<1>) (referring to <788> according to USP 35 and specified in<788> according to USP 35 and in <787>, <788> and <790> USP 38(beginning with Aug. 1, 2014), according to USP 38). In the Europeanpharmacopoeia, injectable solutions must meet the criteria given insections 2.9.19 ans 2.9.20.

By “soluble” is meant, suitable for the preparation of a clear solution,free of particles, at a concentration of less than 100 mg/ml indistilled water at 25° C.

By basal insulin with an isoelectric point from 5.8 to 8.5 is meant aninsulin insoluble at pH 7 and for which the duration of action iscomprised from 8 to 24 hours, or greater than 24 hours in standarddiabetes models.

The * in formulas indicate the attachment sites of the various elementsrepresented.

In one embodiment, Hy comprises more than 30 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that Hy comprises from 15 to 100 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that Hy comprises from 30 to 70 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that Hy comprises from 40 to 60 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that Hy comprises from 20 to 30 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, when a′=1, x is comprised from 11 to 25 (11≤x≤25).Specifically, when x is comprised from 15 and 16 (x=15 or 16), then r=1and R is an ether or polyether radical and when x is greater than 17(x≥17), then r=1 and R is an ether or polyether radical.

In one embodiment, when a′=2, x is comprised from 9 and 15 (9≤x≤15).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the pH iscomprised from 6.6 to 7.8.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the pH iscomprised from 7.0 to 7.8.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the pH iscomprised from 6.8 to 7.4.

In one embodiment, when r=2, then the GpR group bound to the PLG ischosen among the GpR according to formula VII.

In one embodiment, when r=2, then the GpR group bound to the PLG ischosen among the GpR according to formula VII and the second GpR ischosen among the GpR according to formula VII″.

In one embodiment, when r=2, then the GpR group bound to the PLG ischosen among the GpR according to formula VII″.

In one embodiment, when r=2, then the GpR group bound to the PLG ischosen among the GpR according to formula VII″ and the second GpR ischosen among the GpR according to formula VII.

In one embodiment, at least one of g, h or l is different from 0.

In one embodiment, at most one of g, h or l is different from 0.

In one embodiment, at least one of g and his equal to 1.

In one embodiment, a=1 and l=1.

In one embodiment, if l=0, at least one of g or h is equal to 0.

In one embodiment, if l=1, at least one of g and his equal to 0.

In one embodiment, g=h=0, a=1, GpA is a radical according to formulaVIII with s′=1 and A′ according to formula VIII′ or VIII″, and l=1.

In one embodiment, at least one of g and his equal to 1.

In one embodiment, a=0.

In one embodiment, g+h≥2.

In one embodiment, g is greater than or equal to 2 (g≥2).

In one embodiment, h is greater than or equal to 2 (g≥2).

In one embodiment, g+h≥2 and 1 is equal to 0 (a=l=0).

In one embodiment, g+h≥2 and b is equal to 0 (b=0).

In one embodiment, g or h is greater than or equal to 2 (g≥2) and b isequal to 0.

In one embodiment, g+h≥2, b is equal to 0 (b=0) and e is equal to 1(e=1).

In one embodiment, g or h is greater than or equal to 2 (g≥2) b is equalto 0 (b=0) and e is equal to 1 (e=1).

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which r=2 according toformula Xc′, as defined below:

-   -   in which GpR₁ is a radical according to formula VII.

-   -   in which GpR, GpG, GpA, GpL, GpH, GpC, R, a, a′, g, h, l and l′        have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosen among theradicals according to formula X in which r=2 according to formula Xc′,as defined below:

:

in which GpR₁ is a radical according to formula VII″.

In which GpR, GpG, GpA, GpL, GpH, GpC, R, a, a′, g, h, l and l′ have thedefinitions given above.

In one embodiment, said hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosen among theradicals according to formula X in which

-   -   l=0,    -   according to formula Xd as defined below.

in which

-   -   GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII, VII′        or VII″:

-   -   GpG is chosen among the radicals according to formulas XI or        XI′:

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII in        which s′=1 represented by formula VIIIa or formula VIII in which        and s′=0 represented by formula VIIIb:

-   -   GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

-   -   * indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by        amide functions;    -   a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1′ if a=0 and a′=1 or        a′=2 if a=1;    -   a′ is an integer equal to 1 or to 2 and;        -   If a′ is equal to 1 then a is equal to 0 or to 1 and GpA is            a radical according to formula VIIIb and,        -   If a′ is equal to 2 then a is equal to 1 and GpA is a            radical according to formula VIIIa;    -   b is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if c is equal to 0, then        d is equal to 1 or to 2;    -   d is an integer equal to 0, to 1 or to 2;    -   e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   g is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6;    -   h is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6, and at least one of g or h is different from 0;    -   r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and    -   s′ is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   And if e is different from 0, then at least one of g, h or l is        different from 0;    -   And if a=0, then l=0;    -   A₁ is a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 8        carbon atoms and, optionally, substituted by a radical from a        saturated, unsaturated or aromatic ring;    -   B is a radical ether or polyether, unsubstituted, comprising        from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, or a linear        or branched alkyl radical, optionally comprising an aromatic        ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms;    -   C_(x) is a monovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical        optionally comprising a cyclic part, in which x indicates the        number of carbon atoms, and:        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4 -GpC, then 7≤x≤11,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5 -GpC, then            6≤x≤11,    -   G is a alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, said alkyl radical        bearing one or more free carboxylic acid functions.    -   R is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a divalent,        linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 12 carbon        atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprising        from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂ functions        or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from 4        to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms.    -   The hydrophobic radical(s) Hy according to formula X being bound        to the PLG:        -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic            radical -Hy and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus            forming an amide function resulting from the reaction of an            amine function borne by the PLG and an acid function borne            by the -Hy precursor of the hydrophobic radical, and        -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and a carbonyl borne by the PLG.            thus forming an amide function resulting from the reaction            of an amine function of the -Hy precursor of the hydrophobic            radical and an acid function borne by the PLG.    -   The ratio M between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the        number of glutamic or aspartic unites being comprised from        0<M≤0.5;    -   When several hydrophobic radicals are borne by a co-polyamino        acid, then they are identical or different,    -   Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cation        salt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.

In one embodiment said hydrophobe -Hy is chosen among the radicalsaccording to formula X, as defined below, in which l=0,

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII in        which s′=1 and A′ is chosen among the radicals according to        formulas VIII″ or VIII′″;

in which

-   -   GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII, VII′        or VII″:

-   -   GpG is chosen among the radicals according to formulas XI or        XI′:

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIIIc or        VIIId:

-   -   GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

-   -   * indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by        amide functions;    -   a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1 if a=0 or 2 or 3, if        a=1;    -   a′ is an integer equal to 2 or to 3 and;        -   if a′ is equal to 1 then a is equal to 0 and        -   if a′ is equal to 2 or 3, then a is equal to 1 and GpA is a            radical according to formula VIIIc or VIIId;    -   b is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if c is equal to 0, then        d is equal to 1 or to 2;    -   d is an integer equal to 0, to 1 or to 2;    -   e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   g is an integer equal to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6;    -   h is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6, and at least one of g or h is different from 0;    -   r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and    -   s′ is an integer equal to 1;    -   And if e is different from 0, then at least one of g, h or l is        different from 0;    -   And if a=0, then l=0;    -   A₁, A₂, A₃, identical or different, are linear or branched alkyl        radicals comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and, optionally,        substituted by a radical from a saturated, unsaturated or        aromatic ring;    -   B is a radical ether or polyether, unsubstituted, comprising        from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, or a linear        or branched alkyl radical, optionally comprising an aromatic        ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms;    -   C_(x) is a monovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical        optionally comprising a cyclic part, in which x indicates the        number of carbon atoms, and:        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4 -GpC, then 7≤x≤11,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5 -GpC, then            6≤x≤11,    -   The hydrophobic radical(s) Hy according to formula X being bound        to the PLG:        -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic            radical and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus forming            an amide function resulting from the reaction of an amine            function borne by the PLG and an acid function borne by the            precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical, and        -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the            hydrophobic radical and a carbonyl borne by the PLG. thus            forming an amide function resulting from the reaction of an            amine function of the -Hy precursor of the hydrophobic            radical and an acid function borne by the PLG.    -   G is a alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, said alkyl radical        bearing one or more free carboxylic acid functions.    -   R is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a divalent,        linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 12 carbon        atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprising        from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂ functions        or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from 4        to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms.    -   the ratio M between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the        number of glutamic or aspartic unites being between 0<M≤0.5;    -   When several hydrophobic radicals are borne by a co-polyamino        acid, then they are identical or different,    -   Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cation        salt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.

In one embodiment, r=0 and the hydrophobic radical according to formulaX is bound to the PLG via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of thehydrophobic radical and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus formingan amide function resulting from the reaction of an amine function borneby the PLG precursor and an acid function borne by the precursor Hy′ ofthe hydrophobic radical, and

In one embodiment, r=1 and the hydrophobic radical according to formulaX is bound to the PLG:

-   -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the hydrophobic        radical and a carbonyl borne by the PLG. thus forming an amide        function resulting from the reaction of an amine function of the        precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical and an acid function        borne by the PLG, or    -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic        radical function resulting from the reaction of an acid function        of the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy and an        amine function borne by the PLG.

In one embodiment, if GpA is a radical according to formula VIIIc andr=1 or 2, then:

-   -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        ₁ and N        and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, via GpR to N        , or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        and N        and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, via GpR to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        and N        and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, via GpR to N        .

In one embodiment, if GpA is a radical according to formula VIIIc andr=0, then:

-   -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        and N        and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        and N        and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        and N        , and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, to N        .

In one embodiment, if GpA is a radical according to formula VIIId andr=1 or 2, then

-   -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N        and the PLG is bound directly or indirectly, via GpR to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N        and the PLG, directly or indirectly, is bound via GpR to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N_ _ and the PLG, directly or indirectly, is bound via GpR        to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N-- and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, via GpR to        N

In one embodiment, if GpA is a radical according to formula VIIId andr=0, then

-   -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N_ _ and PLG is bound directly or indirectly, to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N-- and PLG is bound directly or indirectly, to N        ; or    -   the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N_ _ and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, to N        ; or        the GpC are bound, directly or indirectly, to N        , N        and N        and the PLG is bound, directly or indirectly, to N

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which a=1 and a′=1according to formula Xa, as defined below:

in which GpA is a radical according to formula VIII and A′ is chosenamong the radicals according to formula VIII′ with s′=0 and GpA is aradical according to formula VIIIb.

-   -   and GpR, GpG, GpL, GpH, GpC, A₁, r, g, h, l and l′ have the        definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which a=1 according toformula Xb, as defined below:

in which GpA is a radical according to formula VIII and A′ is chosenamong the radicals according to formula VIII′ with s′=1 and GpA is aradical according to formula VIIIa.

-   -   And GpR, GpG, GpL, GpH, GpC, A₁, a′, r, g, h, l and l′ have the        definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which a=1 as defined below:

in which GpA is a radical according to formula VIII and A is chosenamong the radicals according to formula VIII″ with s′=1 and GpA is aradical according to formula VIIIc.

-   -   And GpR, GpG, GpL, GpH, GpC, A₁, A₂, r, g, h, a′, l and l′ have        the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which a=1 as defined below:

in which GpA is a radical according to formula VIII and A is chosenamong the radicals according to formula VIII′″ with s′=1, and GpA is aradical according to formula VIIId.

-   -   And GpR, GpG, GpL, GpH, GpC, A₁, A₂, A₃, a′, r, g, h, l and l′        have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which r=1 according toformula Xc, as defined below:

in which GpR is a radical according to formula VII.

-   -   And GpR, GpA, GpL, GpH, GpC, R, a, g, h, l, a′ and l′ have the        definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which r=1 according toformula Xc, as defined below:

in which GpR is a radical according to formula VII′.

-   -   And GpR, GpA, GpL, GpH, GpC, R, a, g, h, l, a′ and l′ have the        definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which r=1 according toformula Xc, as defined below:

in which GpR is a radical according to formula VII″.

-   -   And GpR, GpA, GpL, GpH, GpC, R, a, g, h, l, a′ and l′ have the        definitions given above.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X as defined below:

in which GpC is a radical according to formula IX in which e=0 and GpCis a radical according to formula IXa′.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X as defined below:

in which GpC is a radical according to formula IX in which e=1, b=0 andGpC is a radical according to formula IXd′.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X as defined below:

in which GpC is a radical according to formula IX in which e=1 and GpCis a radical according to formula IXd′.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which r, g, a, l, h areequal to 0, according to formula Xd′ as defined below:

*-GpC  Formula Xd′.

In one embodiment, said at least one hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenamong the radicals according to formula X in which r, g, a, l, h areequal to 0, according to formula Xd′ as defined below:

*-GpC  Formula Xd′

in which GpC is a radical according to formula IX in which e=0, b=0 andGpC is a radical according to formula IXc′.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that said hydrophobic radicals are chosen among thehydrophobic radicals according to formula X in which GpA is a radicalaccording to formula VIIIb, a′=1 and l=0.

GpR, GpG, GpA, GpH, GpC, r, g, hand a have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that said hydrophobic radicals are chosen among thehydrophobic radicals according to formula X in which a′=2 and a=1 andl=0 represented by formula Xf below:

GpR, GpG, GpA, GpH, GpC, r, g and h have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that said hydrophobic radicals are chosen among thehydrophobic radicals according to formula X in which h=0, l=0 and l′=1represented by formula Xg below:

GpR, GpG, GpA, GpC, r, g, a and a′ have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that said hydrophobic radicals are chosen among thehydrophobic radicals according to formula X in which h=0, a′=1represented by formula Xh below:

GpR, GpG, GpA, GpC, r, a and g have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that said hydrophobic radicals are chosen among thehydrophobic radicals according to formula X in which h=0, a′=2 and a=1represented by formula Xi below:

GpR, GpG, GpA, GpC, r and g have the definitions given above.

In one embodiment, a=0,

In one embodiment, h=1 and g=0,

In one embodiment, h=0 and g=1,

In one embodiment, r,=0, g=1 and h=0.

In one embodiment, r=1 and GpR is chosen among the radicals according toformula VII′ or VII″ and h=0.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0 and GpR is a radical according to formulaVII′ and h=0.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0 and GpR is a radical according to formulaVII′ and h=1.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0, GpR is a radical according to formula VII′,GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIIIa or VIIIb,and h=0.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0, GpR is a radical according to formula VII′,GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIIa′ or VIIIb andh=1.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0 and GpR is a radical according to formulaVII′, GpA is a radical according to formula VIIIa and h=0.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0, GpR is a radical according to formula VII′,GpA is a radical according to formula VIIIa and h=1.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0, GpR is a radical according to formula VII′,GpA is a radical according to formula VIIIb and h=0.

In one embodiment, r=1, g=0, GpR is a radical according to formula VII′,GpA is a radical according to formula VIIIb and h=1.

In one embodiment, r=0 and GpA is chosen among the radicals according toformulas VIIIa and VIIIb.

In one embodiment, r=0, g=0 and GpA is chosen among the radicalsaccording to formulas VIIIa and VIIIb.

In one embodiment, r=0, GpA is chosen among the radicals according toformula VIIIa and VIIIb and h=0.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 12 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 6 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 6 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising 2 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 1 to 11 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 5 carbon atoms and bearing or more amidefunctions (—CONH₂).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising from 2 to 5 carbon atoms and bearing or more amidefunctions (—CONH₂).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a is a radical chosen fromthe group consisting of the radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a radical according toformula X1.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a radical according toformula X2.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formula X is a radical in which R isbound to the co-polyamino acid via an amide function borne by the carbonin delta or epsilon position (or in position 4 or 5) with respect to theamide function (—CONH₂).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is an unsubstituted linearether or polyether radical comprising from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and from1 to 5 oxygen atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is an ether radical.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is an ether radical comprisingfrom 4 to 6 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a divalent, linear alkylradical comprising 6 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is an ether radicalrepresented by formula

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a polyether radical.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a linear polyether radicalcomprising from 6 to 10 carbon atoms and from 2 to 3 oxygen atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a is a polyether radicalchosen from the group consisting of the radicals represented by theformulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a radical according toformula X3.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a radical according toformula X4.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a is a polyether radicalchosen from the group consisting of the radicals represented by theformulas X5 and X6 below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a polyether radicalaccording to formula X5.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which R is a polyether radicalaccording to formula X6.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpG and/or GpH radical isaccording to formula XI′ in which G is an alkyl radical comprising 6carbon atoms represented by formula Z below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpG and/or GpH is comprisedaccording to formula XI in which G is an alkyl radical comprising 4carbon atoms represented by formula Z below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpG and/or GpH radical iscomprised according to formula XI in which G is an alkyl radicalcomprising 4 carbon atoms represented by —(CH2)2-CH(COOH)—.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpG and/or GpH radical iscomprised according to formula XI which G is an alkyl radical comprising4 carbon atoms represented by —CH((CH2)2COOH)—.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpG and/or GpH radical iscomprised according to formula XI in which G is an alkly radicalcomprising 3 carbon atoms represented by formula —CH2-CH—(COOH).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpG and/or GpH is comprisedaccording to formula XI in which G radical is an alkly radicalcomprising 3 carbon atoms represented by —CH(CH2)COOH)—.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xd, Xe,Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which GpA radical is comprisedaccording to formula VIII and in which A₁, A₂ or A₃ is chosen from thegroup consisting of the radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the radical GpC according toformula IX is chosen from the group consisting of the radicals offormulas IXe, IXf or IXg represented below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the radical GpC according toformula IX is chosen from the group consisting of the radicals offormulas IXe, IXf or IXg, in which b is equal to 0, respondingrespectively to formulas IXh, IXi and IXj represented below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which the GpC radical responds tothe formula IX or IXe, in which b=0 and responds to the formula IXh.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the linear alkyl radicals.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the branched alkyl radicals.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xd, Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from thegroup consisting of the alkyl radicals comprising from 19 to 14 carbonatoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the alkyl radicals comprising from 15 to 16 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the alkyl radicals comprising from 17 and 25 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the alkyl radicals comprising from 17 and 18 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the alkyl radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the alkyl radicals comprising from 18 and 25 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which Cx is chosen from the groupconsisting of the alkyl radicals represented by the formulas below:

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi in which the GpC radical according to formula IXis chosen from the group consisting of the radicals in which Cx ischosen from the group consisting of alkyl radicals comprising from 14 to15 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that thehydrophobic radical according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xd′, Xc,Xe, Xf, Xg, Xh and Xi is a radical in which GpC radical according toformula IX is chosen from the group consisting of the radicals in whichCx is chosen from the group consisting of the radicals represented bythe formulas below:

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the co-polyaminoacids fro formula XXXb in which the hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenfrom the group of hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, Xc′, XdXa, Xb, Xc, Xe, Xg et Xh in which a′=1 and l′=1 and GpC is a radicalaccording to formula IXe.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the co-polyaminoacids fro formula XXXb in which the hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenfrom the group of hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd,Xa, Xb, Xc, Xe, Xg et Xh in which a′=1 and l′=1 and GpC is a radicalaccording to formula IX in which e=0.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the co-polyaminoacids fro formula XXXb in which the hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenfrom the group of hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd,Xa, Xb, Xc, Xf, Xg et Xi in which a′=2 or l′=2 and GpC is a radicalaccording to formula IXe.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the co-polyaminoacids fro formula XXXb in which the hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenfrom the group of hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd,Xa, Xb, Xc, Xf, Xg et Xi in which a′=2 and l′=2 and GpC is a radicalaccording to formula IX in which e=0.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the co-polyaminoacids fro formula XXXa in which the hydrophobic radical -Hy is chosenfrom the group of hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, Xc′, Xd,Xa, Xb, Xc, Xe, Xg et Xh in which a′=1 and l′=1 and GpC is a radicalaccording to formula IXe.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the co-polyaminoacids according to formula XXXa in which the hydrophobic radical -Hy ischosen from the group of hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X,Xc′, Xd, Xa, Xb, Xc, Xf, Xg et Xi in which a′=2 or l′=2 and GpC is aradical according to formula IXe.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the group ofco-polyamino acids according to formula X, in which GpR is a radicalaccording to formula VII, GpH is a radical according to formula XI andGpC is a radical according to formula IX in which e=1 and b=0.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is chosen from the group ofco-polyamino acids according to formula X, in which GpR is a radicalaccording to formula VII, GpH is a radical according to formula XI andGpC is a radical according to formula IX in which e=1 and b=0 and x=13.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is a poly-L-sodium glutamate,modified at one of its extremities according to the formula representedbelow, described in example B1.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid is a poly-L-sodium glutamate,modified at one of its extremities according to the formula representedbelow, described in example B18.

In the formulas, the * indicate the attachment sites of the hydrophobicradicals to the PLG or between the different groups GpR, GpG, GpA, GpLand GpC to form amide functions.

The Hy radicals are attached to the PLG via amide functions.

The Hy, GpR, GpG, GpA, GpL and GpC radicals are each independentlyidentical or different from one residue to another.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formula XXX below:

in which,

-   -   D represents, independently, either a —CH₂— group (aspartic        unit) of a —CH₂—CH₂— group (glutamic unit),    -   Hy is a hydrophobic radical chosen among the hydrophobic        radicals according to formulas X,    -   R₁ is a hydrophobic radical chosen among the hydrophobic        radicals according to formulas X in which r=0 or r=1 and GpR is        a radical according to formula VII′ or VII″, or a radical chosen        from the group constituted by an H, a linear acyl group in C2 to        C10, a branched acyl group in C3 to C10, a benzyl, an end “amino        acid” unit and a pyroglutamate,    -   R₂ is a hydrophobic radical chosen among the hydrophobic        radicals according to formulas X or an —NR′R″, R′ and R″        radical, identical or different, being chosen from the group        consisting of H, the linear, branched or cyclic alkyls in C2 to        C10, benzyl and said R′ and R″ alkyls which may form together        one or more carbon saturated, unsaturated and/or aromatic rings        and/or may comprise heteroatoms, chosen from the group        consisting of O, N and S,    -   X represents a H or a cationic entity chosen from the group        comprising the metallic cations;    -   n+m represents The degree of polymerization DP of the        co-polyamino acid, that is the average number of monomeric units        per co-polyamino acid chain and 5≤n+m≤250.

The co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and at least onehydrophobic radical according to formula X may also be called“co-polyamino acid” in this description.

We call “statistical co-polyamino acid” a co-polyamino acid bearingcorboxylate charges and at least one hydrophobic radical a co-polyaminoacid according to formula XXXa.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formulas XXX, inwhich R₁=R′₁ and R₂=R′₂, according to formula XXXa below:

in which,

-   -   m, n, X, D and Hy have the definitions given above,    -   R′₁ is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a H, a        linear acyl group in C2 to C10, a branched acyl group in C3 to        C10, a benzyl, a terminal “amino acid” unit and a pyroglutamate,    -   R′₂ is a hydrophobic radical chosen the group consisting of H,        the linear, branched or cyclic alkyls in C2 to C10, benzyl and        said R′ and R″ alkyls which may form together one or more carbon        saturated, unsaturated and/or aromatic rings and/or may comprise        heteroatoms, chosen from the group consisting of O, N and S,

We call “statistical co-polyamino acid” a co-polyamino acid bearingcorboxylate charges and at least one hydrophobic radical a co-polyaminoacid according to formula XXXb.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formulas XXX, inwhich n=0, according to formula XXXb below:

in which m, X, D, R₁ and R₂ have the definitions given above and atleast R₁ or R₂ is a hydrophobic radical according to formula X.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formula XXX, inwhich n=0, according to formula XXXb and R₁ or R₂ is a hydrophobicradical according to formula X.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formula XXXb inwhich R₁ is a hydrophobic radical according to formula X in which r=0,or r=1 and GpR is comprised according to formula VII′.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formulas XXXb, inwhich R₁ is a hydrophobic radical according to formula X in which r=0 orr=1 and GpR is comprised according to formula VII″.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formula XXXb, inwhich R₂ is a hydrophobic radical according to formula X.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that R₁ is aradical chosen from the group consisting of a linear acyl group in C₂ àC₁₀, a branched acyl group in C₃ to C₁₀, a benzyl, an end “amino acid”unit and a pyroglutamate.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that R₁ is aradical chosen from the group consisting of a linear acyl group in C₂ àC₁₀, or a branched acyl group in C₃ to C₁₀.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formulas XXX, XXXaor XXXb, in which the D group is a —CH₂— group (aspartic unit).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that theco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsis chosen among the co-polyamino acids according to formulas XXX, XXXaor XXXb, in which the D group is a —CH₂—CH₂— group (glutamic unit).

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the M ratiobetween the number of hydrophobic radicals and the number of glutamic oraspartic units is comprised from 0.007 to 0.3.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the M ratiobetween the number of hydrophobic radicals and the number of glutamic oraspartic units is comprised from 0.01 to 0.3.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the M ratiobetween the number of hydrophobic radicals and the number of glutamic oraspartic units is comprised from 0.02 to 0.2.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention ischaracterized in that n+m is comprised from 10 to 250.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 10 to 200.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 15 ato 150.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 15 to 100.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 15 to 80.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 15 to 65.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 20 to 60.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 20 to 50.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that n+m iscomprised from 20 to 40.

The invention also relates to a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylatecharges and hydrophobic radicals Hy, said co-polyamino acid beingconstituted of glutamic or aspartic units and said hydrophobic radicals-Hy chosen among the radicals according to formula X as defined below:

in which

GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII, VII′ orVII″:

-   -   Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicals        according to formulas XI or XI′;

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

-   -   -GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formula XII

-   -   GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

-   -   * indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by        amide functions;    -   a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1, 2 or 3 if a=1;    -   a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3;    -   b is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if c is equal to 0, then        d is equal to 1 or to 2;    -   d is an integer equal to 0, to 1 or to 2;    -   e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   g is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6;    -   h is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6, and at least one of g, h or l is different from 0;    -   l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=1 if l=0 and l′=2 if        l=1;    -   r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and    -   s′ is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   And if e is different from 0, then at least one of g, h or l is        different from 0;    -   And if a=0, then l=0;    -   A, A₁, A₂ and A₃ identical or different, are linear or branched        alkyl radicals comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and,        optionally, substituted by a radical from a saturated,        unsaturated or aromatic ring;    -   B is a radical ether or polyether, unsubstituted, comprising        from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, or a linear        or branched alkyl radical, optionally comprising an aromatic        ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms.    -   C_(x) is a monovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical        optionally comprising a cyclic part, in which x indicates the        number of carbon atoms, and:        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4 -GpC, then 7≤x≤11,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5 -GpC, then            6≤x≤11,    -   G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1 to 8        carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more free        carboxylic acid functions.    -   R is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a divalent,        linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 12 carbon        atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprising        from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂ functions        or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from 4        to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms.    -   The hydrophobic radicals -Hy according to formula X being bound        to the PLG:        -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic            radical -Hy and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus            forming an amide function resulting from the reaction of an            amine function borne by the PLG and an acid function borne            by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and        -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and a carbonyl borne by the PLG,            thus forming an amide function resulting from the reaction            of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the            PLG.    -   The ratio M between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the        number of glutamic or aspartic unites being between 0<M≤0.5;    -   When several hydrophobic radicals are borne by a co-polyamino        acid, then they are identical or different,    -   The degree of polymerization DP in glutamic or aspartic units        for the PLG chains is comprised from 5 to 250;    -   Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cation        salt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.

The invention also relates to the precursor Hy′ of the hydrophobicradical -Hy according to formula X′ as defined below:

in which

GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII, VII′ orVIP″:

-   -   Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicals        according to formulas XI or XI′;

-   -   GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

-   -   -GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formula XII

-   -   GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

-   -   * indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by        amide functions;    -   a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1, 2 or 3 if a=1;    -   a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3;    -   b is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if c is equal to 0, then        d is equal to 1 or to 2;    -   d is an integer equal to 0, to 1 or to 2;    -   e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   g is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6;    -   h is an integer equal to 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to        6, and at least one of g, h or l is different from 0;    -   l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=0 and l′=2 if l=1;    -   r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and    -   s′ is an integer equal to 0 or to 1;    -   And if e is different from 0, then at least one of g, h or l is        different from 0;    -   And if a=0, then l=0;    -   A, A₁, A₂ and A₃ identical or different, are linear or branched        alkyl radicals comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and,        optionally, substituted by a radical from a saturated,        unsaturated or aromatic ring;    -   B is a radical ether or polyether, unsubstituted, comprising        from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, or a linear        or branched alkyl radical, optionally comprising an aromatic        ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms.    -   C_(x) is a monovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical        optionally comprising a cyclic part, in which x indicates the        number of carbon atoms, and:        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4 -GpC, then 7≤x≤11,        -   When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5 -GpC, then            6≤x≤11,    -   G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1 to 8        carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more free        carboxylic acid functions.    -   R is a radical chosen from the group consisting of a divalent,        linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 12 carbon        atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprising        from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂ functions        or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from 4        to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms.    -   The hydrophobic radicals -Hy according to formula X being bound        to the PLG:        -   via a covalent bond between a carbonyl of the hydrophobic            radical -Hy and a nitrogen atom borne by the PLG, thus            forming an amide function resulting from the reaction of an            amine function borne by the PLG and an acid function borne            by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and        -   via a covalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and a carbonyl borne by the PLG,            thus forming an amide function resulting from the reaction            of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of the            hydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the            PLG.    -   The ratio M between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the        number of glutamic or aspartic unites being between 0<M≤0.5;    -   When several hydrophobic radicals are borne by a co-polyamino        acid, then they are identical or different,    -   Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cation        salt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.

Amylin, or islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP), is a peptide hormone of 37residues. It is co-secreted with insulin from pancreatic beta cells in aratio of about 100:1. Amylin plays a role in glycemic regulation byhalting the secretion of the endogen glucagon and by slowing downgastric emptying and supporting satiety, thus reducing post-prandialglycemic excursions in blood sugar.

IAPP is taken up using a coding sequence of 89 residues. The amyloidpolypeptide Proislet (proIAPP, proamylin, proislet protein) is producedin the pancreatic beta cells in the form of a 67 amino acids deRSOpro-peptide, 7404 Dalton, and undergoes post-translational modificationscomprising protease cleavage in order to produce amylin.

In this application, amylin as cited refers to the compounds describedin the U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,124,314 and 5,234,906.

By “analogue”, when it is used to refer to a peptide or a protein, ismeant a peptide or a protein in which one or more amino acid residuesconstituting the primary sequence have been substituted by other aminoacid residues and/or in which one or more constituting amino acidresidues have been added. The percentage of homology allowed for thisdefinition of an analogue is 50%. In the case of amylin, an analoguemay, for example, be derived from the primary amylin amino acid sequenceby substituting one or more natural or non-natural or peptidomimeticacids.

By “derived”, when used in reference to a peptide or a protein, is meanta peptide or a protein or an analogue chemically modified by asubstitute which is not present in the cited peptide or protein oranalogue, that is, a peptide or a protein which was modified by creationof covalent bonds, in order to introduce non-amino acid typesubstitutes.

An amylin receptor agonist refers to a compound which imitates one ormore characteristics of the action of amylin.

Amylin derivatives are described in the article, Yan et al., PNAS, vol.103, no. 7, p. 2046-2051, 2006.

In one embodiment, the substitute is chosen from the group consisting offatty chains.

Amylin analogues are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,686,411, 6,114,304 or6,410,511.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the amylin,the amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue is amylin.

In one embodiment, the amylin receptor agonist is amylin.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the amylinanalogue or the amylin receptor agonist is pramlintide (Symlin) marketedby the company ASTRAZENECA AB.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are greater than or equal to 1.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.5 to 75.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.8 to 50.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2 to 35.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2.5 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 3 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 3.5 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 4 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 5 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 7 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 9 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from 3 to 75.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from 7 to 50.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from 10 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from 15 to 30

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 1.5 to 75.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 2 to 50.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 3 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 4 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 5 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 8 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratios arecomprised from 10 to 30.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.5 to150.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.8 to100.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2 to 70.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2.5 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 3 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 3.5 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 4 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 5 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 7 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 9 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from 5 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from 10 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/amylin molar ratios arecomprised from are comprised from 15 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from are comprised from 1.5 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from are comprised from 2 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from 3 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from 4 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from 5 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from 8 to 60.

In one embodiment, the hydrophobic radical Hy/pramlintide molar ratiosare comprised from 10 to 60.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.0 to 70.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.2 to 45.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.3 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 1.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2.0 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 2.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 3.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 4.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue are comprised from 6.0 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios arecomprised from 2.0 to 67.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios arecomprised from 4.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios arecomprised from 6.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin mass ratios arecomprised from 10 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide mass ratios arecomprised from 1.0 to 67.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide mass ratios arecomprised from 1.3 to 45.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide mass ratios arecomprised from 2.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide mass ratios arecomprised from 3.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide mass ratios arecomprised from 5.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide mass ratios arecomprised from 6.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that it alsocomprises insulin.

In one embodiment, the composition is characterized in that the insulinis a prandial insulin. Prandial insulins are soluble at pH 7.

Prandial insulin designates a so-called rapid or “regular” insulin.

So-called rapid prandial insulins are insulins which must meet the needstriggered by the ingestion of proteins and glucides during a meal; theymust act in less than 30 minutes.

In one embodiment, the so-called “regular” prandial insulin is humaninsulin.

In one embodiment, the prandial insulin is recombinant human insulin asdescribed in European and American pharmacopoeias.

Human insulin is, for example, marketed under the brands Humulin® (ELILILLY) and Novolin® (NOVO NORDISK).

So-called rapid (fast acting) prandial insulins are insulins that areobtained by recombination and for which the primary sequence has beenmodified to reduce their duration of action.

In one embodiment, the so-called fast acting prandial insulins arechosen from the group comprising insulin lispro (Humalog®), insulinglulisine (Apidra®) and insulin aspart (NovoLog®).

In one embodiment, the prandial insulin is insulin lispro.

In one embodiment, the prandial insulin is insulin glulisine.

In one embodiment, the prandial insulin is insulin aspart.

The insulins recommended by the pharmacopoeias for the insulins arepresented in the table below with their corresponding amounts in mg:

Pharmacopoeia Pharmacopoeia Insulin EP 8.0 (2014) US - USP38 (2015)Aspart 1 U = 0.0350 mg 1 USP = 0.0350 mg insulin aspart insulin aspartLispro 1 U = 0.0347 mg 1 USP = 0.0347 mg insulin lispro insulin lisproHuman 1 UI = 0.0347 mg 1 USP = 0.0347 mg human insulin human insulin

In the case of insulin glulisine, 100 U=3.49 mg of insulin glulisine(according to “Annex 1—Summary of product characteristics” relative toADIPRA®).

Nevertheless, in the rest of the text, U is systematically usedindifferently for the quantities and concentrations of all insulins. Therespective, corresponding values in mg are those given above for valuesexpressed in U, UI or USP.

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is comprised from 240to 3000 μM (40 to 500 U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is comprised from 600to 3000 μM (100 to 500 U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is comprised from 600to 2400 μM (100 to 400 U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is comprised from 600to 1800 μM (100 to 300 U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is comprised from 600to 1200 μM (100 to 200 U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is 600 μM (100 U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is 1200 μM (200U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is 1800 μM (300U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is 2400 μM (400U/mL).

In one embodiment, it relates to a pharmaceutical formulationcharacterized in that the concentration of insulin is 3000 μM (500U/mL).

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/amylin molar ratio, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue is greater than or equal to 1.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 1.5 to 75.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 1.8 to 50.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 2 to 35.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 2.5 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 3 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 3.5 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 4 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 5 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 7 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue arecomprised from 9 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios are comprised from 5 to 75.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios are comprised from 10 to 50.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin molar ratios are comprised from 15 to 30.

In one embodiment, the co-polyamino acid/pramlintide molar ratio isgreater than or equal to 1.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 1.5 to 75.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 2 to 50.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 3 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 4 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 5 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 8 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 10 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 1.5 to 150.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 1.8 to 100.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 2 to 70.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 2.5 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 3 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 3.5 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 4 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 5 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 7 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratios arecomprised from 9 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin molar ratios are comprised from 5 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin molar ratios are comprised from 10 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/amylin molar ratios are comprised from 15 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 1.5 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 2 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 3 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 4 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 5 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 8 to 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the hydrophobic radicalHy/pramlintide molar ratios are comprised from 10 and 60.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 1.0 to 70.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 1.2 to 45.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 1.3 to 30.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 1.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 2.0 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 2.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 2.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 3.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 4.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin, amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue mass ratios arecomprised from 6.0 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin mass ratios are comprised from 3.3 to 67.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin mass ratios are comprised from 6.6 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/amylin mass ratios are comprised from 10 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 1.0 to 67.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 1.2 to 45.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 1.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 1.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 2.0 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 2.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 2.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 3.3 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 4.7 to 27.

In one embodiment, comprising prandial insulin, the co-polyaminoacid/pramlintide mass ratios are comprised from 6.0 to 27.

Furthermore, it is particularly advantageous to combine amylin, anamylin receptor agonist or an amylin analogue, in combination or notwith a prandial insulin, with GLP-1, GLP-1 analogues, GLP-1 receptoragonists, which are commonly called GLP-1 RA. This specifically makes itpossible to potentiate the effect of insulin and is recommended incertain types of diabetes treatment.

In one embodiment, the GLP-1, GLP-1 analogues or GLP-1 RA are called“fast acting”. By “fast acting” is meant GLP-1s, GLP-1 analogues orGLP-1RAs for which the apparent elimination half-life after subcutaneousinjection in humans is less than 8 hours, in particular, less than 5hours, preferentially less than 4 hours, or even less than 3 hours, suchas, for example, exenatide and lixisenatide.

In one embodiment, GLP-1s, GLP-1 analogues or GLP-1RAs are chosen fromthe group consisting of exenatide or Byetta® (ASTRA-ZENECA),lixisenatide or Lyxumia® (SANOFI), their analogues or derivatives andtheir pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

In one embodiment, the GLP-1, GLP-1 analogue or GLP-1RA is exenatide orByetta®, their analogues or derivatives and their pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts.

In one embodiment, the GLP-1, GLP-1 analogue or GLP-1RA is lixisenatideor Lyxumia®, their analogues or derivatives and their pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts.

In one embodiment, the concentration of exenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are comprisedwithin an interval from 0.01 to 1.0 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of exenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.01 to0.5 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of exenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.02 to0.4 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of exenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.03 to0.3 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of exenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.04 to0.2 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of exenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.04 to0.15 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of lixisenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are comprisedfrom within an interval from 0.01 to 1 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of lixisenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.01 to0.5 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of lixisenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.02 to0.4 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of lixisenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.03 to0.3 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of lixisenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.04 to0.2 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the concentration of lixisenatide, its analogues orderivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts is from 0.04 to0.15 mg per 100 U of insulin.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention areexecuted by mixing solutions of amylin and commercial solutions ofGLP-1, GLP-1 analogue or GLP-1 RA receptors agonist in volume ratiosincluded in an interval from 10/90 to 90/10, in the presence of aco-polyamino acid.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention is free ofa prandial insulin.

In one embodiment, the composition according to the invention does notcomprise GLP-1, a GLP-1 analogue or GLP-1 receptors agonist, currentlycalled GLP-1 RA.

The invention also relates to compositions which also comprise ionicspecies, said ionic species making it possible to improve the stabilityof the compositions.

The invention also relates to the use of ionic species chosen from thegroup of anions, cations and/or zwitterions to improve thephysical-chemical stability of the compositions.

In one embodiment, the ionic species comprise more than 10 carbon atoms.

Said ionic species are chosen from the group of anions, cations and/orzwitterions. By zwitterion is meant a species bearing at least onepositive charge and at least one negative charge on two non-adjacentatoms.

Said ionic species are used alone or in mixture and preferably inmixture.

In one embodiment, the anions are chosen among organic anions.

In one embodiment, the organic anions comprise less than 10 carbonatoms.

In one embodiment, the organic anions are chosen from the groupconsisting of acetate, citrate and succinate.

In one embodiment, the anions are chosen among anions of mineral origin.

In one embodiment, the anions of mineral origin are chosen from thegroup consisting of sulfates, phosphates and halides, specifically thechlorides.

In one embodiment, the cations are chosen among organic cations.

In one embodiment, the organic cations comprise less than 10 carbonatoms.

In one embodiment, the organic cations are chosen from the groupconsisting of ammoniums, for example,2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol, where the amine is inammonium form.

In one embodiment, the cations are chosen among cations of mineralorigin.

In one embodiment, the cations of mineral origin are chosen from thegroup consisting of zinc, in particular Zn²⁺ and the alkaline metals, inparticular Na⁺ et K⁺.

In one embodiment, the zwitterions are chosen among zwitterions oforganic origin.

In one embodiment, the zwitterions are chosen among the amino acids.

In one embodiment, the amino acids are chosen among the alphatic aminoacids in the group consisting of glycine, alanine, valine, isoleucineand leucine.

In one embodiment, the amino acids are chosen among the cyclic aminoacids in the group consisting of proline.

In one embodiment, the amino acids are chosen among the hydroxyl orsulfur amino acids in the group consisting of cysteine, serine,threonine and methionine.

In one embodiment, the amino acids are chosen among the aromatic aminoacids in the group consisting of phenylaline, tyrosine and tryptophane.

In one embodiment, the amino acids are chosen among the amino acids forwhich the carboxyl function of the lateral chain is amidified in thegroup consisting of asparagine and glutamine.

In one embodiment, the zwitterions of organic origin are chosen from thegroup consisting of amino acids with an un-charged lateral chain.

In one embodiment, the zwitterions of organic origin are chosen from thegroup consisting of the diacids or acidic amino acids.

In one embodiment, the amino acids are chosen from the group consistingof glutamic acid and aspartic acid, optionally in the form of salts.

In one embodiment, the zwitterions of organic origin are chosen from thegroup consisting of basic amino acids, or so-called cationic aminoacids.

In one embodiment, the so-called “cationic” amino acids are chosen amongarginine, histidine and lysine, in particular arginine and lysine.

Very particularly, the zwitterions comprising as many negative chargesas positive charges and therefore, an overall nil charge at theisoelectric point and/or at a pH from 6.0 to 8.0.

Said ionic species are introduced into the compositions in the form ofsalts. The introduction of these may be done in solid form beforeputting them into solution in the compositions, or in the form ofsolution, in particular, of concentrated solution.

For example, cations of mineral origin are added in the form of saltschosen among sodium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium phosphate, sodiumsulfate, etc.

For example, anions of organic origin are added in the form of saltschosen among sodium citrate or sodium potassium or sodium acetate.

For example, amino acids are added in the form of salts chosen amongarginine hydrochloride, histidine hydrochloride or in non-salt form suchas, for example, histidine or arginine.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 10 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 20 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 30 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is greater than or equal to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 1500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 1200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is less than or equal to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 400 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 500 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 600 to 1000 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 400 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 500 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 600 to 900 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 400 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 500 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 600 to 800 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 400 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 500 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 600 to 700 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 400 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 500 to 600 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 400 to 500 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 300 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 200 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 100 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 75 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 50 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 10 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 20 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, the total molar concentration of ionic species in thecomposition is comprised from 30 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 25 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 20 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 5 to 10 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 400 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 25 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 10 to 20 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 20 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 20 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 20 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 20 to 75 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 20 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 20 to 25 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 50 to 300 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 50 to 200 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 50 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, said ionic species are present in a concentrationfrom 50 to 75 mM.

Regarding cations of mineral origin and, in particular, Zn²⁺, its molarconcentration in the composition may be comprised from 0.25 to 20 mM, inparticular, from 0.25 to 10 mM or from 0.25 to 5 mM.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises zinc.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises from 0.2 to 2 mM of zinc.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises NaCl.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises from 10 to 250 mM of NaCl.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises from 15 to 200 mM of NaCl.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises from 20 to 150 mM of NaCl.

In one embodiment, the composition comprises from 25 to 100 mM of NaCl.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise zinc salts in a concentration from 0 to 500 μM per 100 U ofinsulin.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise zinc salts in a concentration from 0 to 400 μM per 100 U ofinsulin.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise zinc salts in a concentration from 0 to 300 μM per 100 U ofinsulin.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise zinc salts in a concentration from 0 to 200 μM per 100 U ofinsulin.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise zinc salts in a concentration from 0 to 100 μM per 100 U ofinsulin.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise buffers.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention comprisebuffers in a concentration from 0 to 100 mM.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention comprisebuffers in a concentration from 15 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention comprisea buffer chosen from the group consisting of a phosphate buffer, Tris(trishydroxymethylaminomethane), and sodium citrate.

In one embodiment, the buffer is sodium phosphate.

In one embodiment, the buffer is Tris (trishydroxymethylaminomethane).

In one embodiment, the buffer is sodium citrate.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise preservatives.

In one embodiment, the preservatives are chosen from the groupconsisting of m-cresol and phenol, alone or in mixture.

In one embodiment, the concentration of preservatives is comprised from10 to 50 mM.

In one embodiment, the concentration of preservatives is comprised from10 to 40 mM.

In one embodiment, the compositions according to the invention alsocomprise a surfactant.

In one embodiment, the tensioactive is chosen from the group consistingof propylene glycol and polysorbate.

The compositions according to the invention also comprise additives suchas tonicity agents.

In one embodiment, the tonicity agents are chosen from the groupconsisting of glycerin, sodium chloride, mannitol and glycine.

Compositions according to the invention may also comprise all of theexcipients in compliance with the pharmacopoeias and compatible with theinsulins used at customary concentrations.

The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical formulation according tothe invention characterized in that it is obtained by drying and/orlyophilization.

In the case of local and systemic releases, the envisaged routes ofadministration are intravenous, subcutaneous, intradermal orintramuscular.

Transdermal, oral, nasal, vaginal, ocular, mouth and pulmonary means ofadministration are also envisaged.

The invention also relates to a pump, implantable or transportable,comprising a composition according to the invention.

The invention also relates to the use of a composition according to theinvention intended to be placed in an implantable or transportable pump.

The invention also relates to formulations at a pH from 6.0 to 8.0,comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylin analogue anda co-polyamino acid according to the invention.

The invention also relates to single-dose formulations at a pH from 6.0to 8.0 comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylinanalogue, a co-polyamino acid according to the invention and a GLP-1, aGLP-1 analogue or a GLP-1 RA as defined above.

The invention also relates to formulations at a pH from 6.6 to 7.8,comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylin analogue anda co-polyamino acid according to the invention.

The invention also relates to single-dose formulations at a pH from 6.6to 7.8, comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylinanalogue and a co-polyamino acid according to the invention, and aprandial insulin as defined above.

The invention also relates to formulations a a pH from 6.6 to 7.6,comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylin analogue anda co-polyamino acid according to the invention.

The invention also relates to single-dose formulations at a pH from 6.6to 7.6, comprising amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylinanalogue and a co-polyamino acid according to the invention, and aprandial insulin as defined above.

In one embodiment, the single-dose formulations also comprise aco-polyamino acid as defined above.

In one embodiment, the formulations are in the form of an injectablesolution.

The preparation of a composition according to the invention offers theadvantage of being able to be prepared by simply mixingan aqueoussolution of amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylin analogue,and a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and at least onehydrophobic radical according to the invention, in aqueous solution orin lyophilized form. If necessary, the pH of the preparation is adjustedto a pH from 6.0 to 8.0.

The preparation of a composition according to the invention offers theadvantage of being able to be prepared by simply mixing an aqueoussolution of amylin, an amylin agonist receptor or an amylin analogue,prandial insulin and a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges andat least one hydrophobic radical according to the invention, in aqueoussolution or in lyophilized form. If necessary, the pH of the preparationis adjusted to a pH from 6.0 to 8.0.

In one embodiment, the mixture of prandial insulin and co-polyamino acidis concentrated by ultrafiltration.

If necessary, the composition of the mixture is adjusted with excipientssuch as glycerin, m-cresol, zinc chloride and polysorbate (Tween) by theaddition of concentrated solutions of these excipients to the mixture.If necessary, the pH of the preparation is adjusted to a pH from 6.0 to8.0.

In one embodiment, the compositions are characterized in that saidcompositions have a stability measured by ThT greater than that of areference composition comprising amylin, an amylin receptor agonist andan amylin analogue, but not comprising a co-polyamino acid bearingcarboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy.

In one embodiment, the compositions are characterized in that saidcompositions have a stability measured in ThT greater than that of areference composition comprising amylin receptor agonist and an amylinanalogue; in combination with an insulin but not comprising aco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsHy.

In one embodiment, the compositions are characterized in that saidcompositions have a stability measured by ThT greater than that of areference composition comprising amylin, an amylin receptor agonist andan amylin analogue, in combination with a GLP-1, a GLP-1 analogue or aGLP-1 receptor agonist, but not comprising a co-polyamino acid bearingcarboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy.

In one embodiment, the compositions are characterized in that saidcompositions have a stability measured by ThT greater than that of areference composition comprising amylin, an amylin receptor agonist andan amylin analogue, with a GLP-1, a GLP-1 analogue or a GLP-1 receptoragonist, but not comprising a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylatecharges and hydrophobic radicals Hy.

The invention also relates to the use of a co-polyamino acid bearingcarboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy to stabilize acomposition comprising amylin receptor agonist and an amylin analogue.

The invention also concerns a use of a co-polyamino acid bearingcarboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy to stabilize acomposition comprising amylin receptor agonist and an amylin analogueand a prandial insulin, and possibly a GLP-1, a GLP-1 analogue or aGLP-1 receptor agonist.

The invention also concerns a method for stabilization of a compositionamylin, and amylin receptor agonist and an amylin analogue or a methodfor stabilizing a composition comprising amylin receptor agonist and anamylin analogue and a prandial insulin, and possibly a GLP-1, a GLP-1analogue or a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

The following examples describe this application without, however, beinglimitative.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1:

This FIGURE graphically represents the determination of the latency time(LT) by fluorescent monitoring of Thioflavin T, on a curve with thevalue of the fluorescence on the ordinate axis (in u.a., arbitraryunits) and the time in minutes on the abscissa.

PART A—SYNTHESIS OF INTERMEDIATE HYDROPHOBIC HYD FOR OBTAINING THERADICALS -HY

No. INTERMEDIATE HYDROPHOBIC COMPOUNDS A1

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Example A1: Molecule A1

Molecule 1: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OHand the Resin 2-Cl-trityl chloride.

To a suspension of Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH (7.32 g, 12.40 mmol) indichloromethane (60 mL) at room temperature is added DIPEA (4.32 mL,24.80 mmol). After complete solubilization (10 min), the solutionobtained is poured onto the resin 2-Cl-trityl chloride previously washedin dichloromethane (100-200 mesh, 1% DVB, 1.24 mmol/g) (4.00 g, 4.96mmol), After stirring for 2 hours at room temperature, HPLC grademethanol (0.8 mL/g resin, 3.2 mL) is added and the medium is stirred atroom temperature for 15 minutes. The resin is filtered, successivelywashed with dichloromethane (3×60 mL), DMF (2×60 mL), dichloromethane(2×60 mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) and dichloromethane (3×60 mL).

Molecule 2: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 1 and a80:20 DMF/Piperidine Mixture.

Molecule 1, previously washed with DMF, is taken up with a 80:20DMF/piperidine mixture (60 mL). After 30 minutes of stirring at roomtemperature, the resin is filtered, successively washed with DMF (3×60mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) and dichloromethane (3×60 mL).

Molecule 3: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 2 and aFmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH.

To a suspension of Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH (10.55 g, 24.80 mmol) and of1-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate (HATU, 9.43 g, 24.80 mmol) in a mixture 1:1DMF/dichloromethane (60 mL) is added DIPEA (8.64 mL, 49.60 mmol). Aftercomplete solubilization, the solution obtained is poured onto molecule2. After 2 hours of stirring at room temperature, the resin is filtered,successively washed with DMF (3×60 mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) anddichloromethane (3×60 mL).

Molecule 4: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 3 and a50:50 DMF/Morpholine Mixture.

Molecule 3, previously washed with DMF, is taken up with a 50:50DMF/piperidine mixture (60 mL). After 1 hour 15 minutes of stirring atroom temperature, the resin is filtered, successively washed with DMF(3×60 mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) and dichloromethane (3×60 mL).

Molecule 5: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 4 andMolecule 11.

Molecule 5 is obtained using a process similar to that used for molecule3, applied to molecule 4 and to molecule 11 (8.07 g, 24.80 mmol) in DMF(60 mL).

Molecule 6: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 5 and a80:20 dichloromethane/1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) mixture.

Molecule 5 is taken up with a 80:20dichloromethane/1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) (60 mL)mixture. After 20 minutes of stirring at room temperature, the resin isfiltered and washed with dichloromethane (2×60 mL). The solvents areevaporated under reduced pressure. Two co-evaporations are then carriedout on the residue with dichloromethane (60 mL) then withdiisopropylether (60 mL). The product is purified by chromatography onsilica gel (dichloromethane, methanol). A white solid of molecule 6 isobtained.

Yield: 2.92 g (52% in 6 steps)

RMN ¹H (CD₃OD, ppm): 0.90 (6H); 1.22-2.47 (88H); 3.13-3.25 (2H);3.45-3.76 (4H); 4.24-4.55 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 1131.9 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1131.8).

Molecule 7: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 6 andN-Boc ethylenediamine.

To a solution of molecule 6 (2.82 g, 2.49 mmol) in Me-THF (20 mL) atroom temperature are successively added N-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt,496 mg, 3.24 mmol) and N-Boc ethylenediamine (BocEDA, 440 mg, 2.74mmol). The mixture is cooled to 0° C. then(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (EDC, 621 mg, 3.24 mmol)hydrochloride is added. The medium is stirred for 15 minutes at 0° C.then for 18 h at room temperature. The organic phase is diluted withdichloromethane (30 mL) and washed with a saturated NH4Cl aqueoussolution (2×20 mL), a saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution (2×20 mL), and asaturated NaCl aqueous solution (2×20 mL). The organic phase is driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. A whitesolid of molecule 7 is obtained after recrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 2.47 g (78%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (6H); 1.09-1.77 (77H); 1.84-2.49 (20H);2.99-3.83 (10H); 4.16-4.25 (1H); 4.27-4.47 (4H); 5.68 (0.1H); 5.95-6.08(0.9H); 6.91-7.14 (2H); 7.43-7.57 (1H); 7.68-7.78 (1H); 8.22-8.35 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 1273.9 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1273.9).

Molecule A1

To a solution of molecule 7 (2.47 g, 1.94 mmol) in dichloromethane (20mL) at room temperature is added a solution of 4 N HCl in dioxane (7.27mL) then the medium is stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. Afterconcentration under reduced pressure, co-evaporation and washing withdiisopropylether, a white solid of molecule A1 in the form of a HCl saltis obtained. This solid is solubilized in water (100 mL) then the pH isadjusted to 7 by the addition of an aqueous solution of NaOH 1 N. Thesolution is lyophilized and the lyophilisate is dried by co-evaporationin the toluene. A white solid of molecule A1 is obtained.

Yield: 1.64 g (80%)

RMN ¹H (CD₂OD, ppm): 0.90 (6H); 1.15-2.59 (70H); 3.06-3.86 (10H);4.19-4.43 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 1061.8 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1061.8).

Example A2: Molecule A2

Molecule 8: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Myristic Acid andmethyl-L-glutamate.

To a solution of myrisitic acid (35.0 g, 153.26 mmol) intetrahydrofurane (THF) (315 mL) at room temperature are successivelyadded N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS, 17.81 g, 154.79 mmol) andN,N-dicyclohexylcarboxydiimide (DCC, 31.94 g, 154.79 mmol). The mediumis stirred for 48 hours while raising the temperature to roomtemperature, filtered on the sinter filter, then added to a solution ofmethyl-L-glutamate (24.95 g, 154.9 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine(DIPEA, 99.0 g, 766.28 mmol) in water (30 mL). The reaction medium isstirred at 20° C. for 48 hours then concentrated under reduced pressure.Water (200 mL) is added and the mixture obtained is taken up by thesuccessive addition of ethyl acetate (AcOEt, 100 mL) then a 5% aqueoussolution of Na₂CO₃ (50 mL). The aqueous phase is then washed again withAcOEt (100 mL), acidified by the addition of an aqueous solution of 10%HCl and the product is extracted with dichloromethane (DCM, 3×150 mL).The organic phase is dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. A white solid of molecule 8 is obtained.

Yield: 47.11 g (84%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (3H); 1.07-1.66 (22H); 2.02-2.11 (1H);2.18-2.36 (3H); 2.39-2.47 (1H); 2.50-2.58 (1H); 3.69 (3H); 4.54-4.59(1H); 6.62 (1H); 8.26 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 372.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 372.3).

Molecule 9: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 8 andmethyl-L-Glutamate.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 8and applied to molecule 8 (35.0 g, 94.21 mmol) and to methyl-L-glutamate(15.33 g, 95.15 mmol), a white solid of molecule 9 is obtained afterrecrystallization in acetonitrile

Yield: 24.0 g (49%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.06-1.51 (22H); 1.70-1.94 (3H);1.96-2.15 (3H); 2.29-2.40 (4H); 3.58 (3H); 3.58 (3H); 4.16-4.22 (1H);4.25-4.32 (1H); 7.93 (1H); 8.16 (1H); 12.66 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 515.3 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 515.3).

Molecule 10: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 9 andN-Boc ethylenediamine.

To a suspension of molecule 9 (24.0 g, 46.63 mmol) in DCM (285 mL) at 0°C. are successively added HOBt (714 mg, 46.66 mmol), BocEDA (8.97 g,55.96 mmol) in solution in DCM (25 mL) then EDC (9.83 g, 51.30 mmol).The medium is stirred for 1 hour at 0° C. then for 18 h at roomtemperature. The organic phase is washed with a saturated NaHCO₃ aqueoussolution (2×300 mL), an aqueous solution of 1 N HCl (2×300 mL), asaturated NaCl aqueous solution (500 mL). Methanol (40 mL) is added, theorganic phase is dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. A white solid of molecule 10 is obtained afterrecrystallization in acetonitrile

Yield: 27.15 g (89%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (3H); 1.07-1.68 (22H); 1.42 (9H); 1.97-2.18(4H); 2.22-2.31 (2H); 2.35-2.55 (4H); 3.19-3.29 (2H); 3.30-3.38 (2H);3.66 (3H); 3.68 (3H); 4.34-4.41 (1H); 4.42-4.48 (1H); 5.54 (1H);6.99-7.18 (2H) 7.56 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 657.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 657.4).

Molecule A2

To a solution of molecule 10 (27.15 g, 41.33 mmol) in a DCM/methanolmixture (410 mL) at 0° C. is added a solution of 4 N HCl in dioxane(51.7 mL) then the medium is stirred for 2 hours at 0° C., then 16 hoursat room temperature. After concentration under reduced pressure,co-evaporation in methanol (2×150 mL), a white solid of molecule A2 inthe form of a hydrochloride salt is obtained after recrystallization inacetontrile.

Yield: 23.2 g (95%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.05-1.52 (22H); 1.71-1.85 (2H);1.87-2.03 (2H); 2.07-2.18 (2H); 2.24-2.37 (4H); 2.84 (2H); 3.24-3.38(2H); 3.58 (3H); 3.58 (3H); 4.17-4.24 (2H); 7.95-8.08 (5H); 8.14 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 557.3 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 557.4).

Example A3: Molecule A3 Molecule 11: Product Obtained by the ReactionBetween Myristoyl Chloride and L-proline.

To a solution of L-proline (300.40 g, 2.61 mol) in aqueous 2 N soda(1.63 L) at 0° C. is slowly added 1 h myristoyl chloride (322 g, 1.30mol) in solution in dichloromethane (DCM, 1.63 L). After this addition,the reaction medium is raised to 20° C. over 3 h, then stirred for 2 h.The mixture is cooled to 0° C. then a 37% HCl aqueous solution (215 mL)is added over 15 minutes. The reaction medium is stirred for 1 hour from0° C. to 20° C. The organic phase is separated, washed with a 10% HClaqueous solution (3×430 mL), a saturated NaCl aqueous solution (430 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered through cotton, then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue is solubilized in heptane (1.31 L) at 50°C., then the solution is progressively cooled to room temperature. Afterpriming crystallization using a glass rod, the medium is heated again at40° C. for 30 minutes, then returned to room temperature over 4 hours. Awhite solid is obtained after filtration on sintered filter, washingwith heptane (2×350 mL) and drying under reduced pressure.

Yield: 410 g (97%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.88 (3H); 1.28 (20H); 1.70 (2H); 1.90-2.10 (3H);2.36 (2H); 2.51 (1H); 3.47 (1H); 3.56 (1H); 4.61 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 326.4; 326.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 326.3; ([2M+H]⁺):651.6).

Molecule 12: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 11 andmethyl-L-glutamate.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 8and applied to molecule 11 (30.0 g, 92.17 mmol) and tomethyl-L-glutamate (15.60 g, 96.78 mmol), a white solid of molecule 12is obtained after recrystallization in refluxing acetone, cooling toroom temperature and filtration on sintered filter. The filtrate isevaporated and the residue is precipitated in acetone, as above, withthis operation being repeated 3 times.

Yield: 15.5 g (36%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.07-1.37 (20H); 1.40-1.50 (2H);1.71-2.27 (8H); 2.30-2.40 (2H); 3.28-3.54 (12H); 3.58 (1.3H); 3.59(1.7H); 4.14-4.28 (1H); 4.28-4.37 (1H); 8.06 (0.55H); 8.33 (0.45H);12.64 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 469.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 469.3).

Molecule 13: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 12 andN-Boc ethylenediamine.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 10and applied to molecule 12 (15.5 g, 33.05 mmol) and tomethyl-L-glutamate (5.83 g, 36.36 mmol), a white solid of molecule 13 isobtained after recrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 19.8 g (83%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.07-1.55 (22H); 1.37 (9H); 1.69-2.19(7H); 2.22-2.36 (3H); 2.91-3.17 (4H); 3.28-3.60 (5H); 4.11-4.18 (0.7H);4.20-4.28 (1H); 4.38-4.42 (0.3H); 6.74 (1H); 7.64 (0.7H); 7.87 (0.7H);7.98 (0.3H); 8.22 (0.3H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 611.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 611.4).

Molecule A3

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule A2and applied to molecule 13 (16.8 g, 27.50 mmol), a white solid ofmolecule A3 in the form of a hydrochloride salt is obtained afterrecrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 13.5 g (90%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.08-1.52 (22H); 1.70-2.37 (10H);2.80-2.90 (2H); 3.22-3.62 (4H); 3.57 (3H); 4.15-4.28 (1.75H); 4.41-4.44(0.25H); 7.81-8.13 (4.5H); 8.24-8.29 (0.25H) 8.33-8.39 (0.25H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 511.3 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 511.4).

Example A4: Molecule A4 Molecule 14: Product Obtained by the ReactionBetween Lauroyl Chloride and L-proline

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 11and applied to lauroyl chloride (27.42 g, 685.67 mmol) and to L-proline(60.0 g, 247.27 mmol), a white solid of molecule 14 is obtained.

Yield: 78.35 g (96%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (3H); 1.26 (16H); 1.70 (2H); 1.90-2.10 (3H);2.35 (2H); 2.49 (1H); 3.48 (1H); 3.56 (1H); 4.60 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 298.1 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 298.2).

Molecule 15: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 14 andmethyl-L-glutamate.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 8and applied to molecule 14 (34.64 g, 116.46 mmol) and tomethyl-L-glutamate (19.14 g, 118.79 mmol), a white solid of molecule 15is obtained after recrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 37.28 g (73%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.08-1.42 (16H); 1.54-1.06 (2H);1.80-2.47 (10H); 3.42-3.80 (2H); 3.65 (2.55H); 3.67 (0.45H); 4.37-4.40(0.15H); 4.51-4.58 (0.85H); 4.58-4.67 (1H); 7.26 (0.15H) 7.65 (0.85H);8.06 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 441.1 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 441.3).

Molecule 16: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 15 andN-Boc ethylenediamine.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 10and applied to molecule 15 (37.30 g, 84.66 mmol) and tomethyl-L-glutamate (14.92 g, 93.13 mmol), a white solid of molecule 16is obtained after recrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 43.10 g (87%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.08-1.53 (18H); 1.37 (9H); 1.70-2.36(10H); 2.91-3.60 (9H); 4.11-4.18 (0.7H); 4.21-4.28 (1H); 4.38-4.42(0.3H); 6.38 (0.1H); 6.74 (0.9H); 7.65 (0.7H); 7.87 (0.7H); 7.99 (0.3H);8.22 (0.3H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 583.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 583.4).

Molecule A4

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule A2and applied to molecule 16 (43.10 g, 73.96 mmol), a white solid ofmolecule A4 in the form of a hydrochloride salt is obtained afterrecrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 31.90 g (83%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.05-1.37 (16H); 1.39-1.52 (2H);1.70-2.37 (10H); 2.29-2.91 (2H); 3.20-3.62 (7H); 4.16-4.29 (1.7H);4.42-4.46 (0.3H); 7.86-8.18 (4.6H); 8.32 (0.3H); 8.40 (0.3H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 483.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 483.3).

Example A5: Molecule A5

Molecule 17: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between1-amino-4,7,10-trioxa-13-tridecane amine and tert-butyl phenylcarbonate.

To a solution of 1-amino-4,7,10-trioxa-13-tridecane amine and (112.29 g,509.71 mmol) in ethanol (510 mL) at 80° C. is added, drop by drop,tert-butyl phenylcarbonate (49.50 g, 254.86 mmol). The reaction mediumis stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours 30 minutes then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue is solubilized in water (250 mL), the pHis adjusted to 2.3 with a 37% HCl solution, and the mixture is extractedwith methyl tert-butylether (MTBE, 2×150 mL). The aqueous phase isbasified to pH 12.6 by the addition of a solution of 2 N NaOH andextracted with DCM (3×250 m>). The organic phase is washed with anaqueous solution of 1 N NaOH (1×100 mL), a saturated NaCl aqueoussolution (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. A yellow oil of molecule 17 is obtained.

Yield: 54.4 g (67%)

RMN ¹H(CDCl₃, ppm): 1.40-1.58 (11H); 1.73-1.81 (4H); 2.80-2.84 (2H);3.20-3.70 (14H); 5.11 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 321.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 321.2).

Molecule 18: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 12 andMolecule 17.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 10and applied to molecule 12 (20.46 g, 43.66 mmol) and to molecule 17(16.79 g, 52.39 mmol), a white wax of molecule 18 is obtained afterpurification by flash chromatography (eluent: DCM, methanol),solubilization of the residue in DCM (300 mL), washings of the organicphase with an aqueous solution of NaHCO₃ (2×150 mL), an aqueous solutionof 10% HCl (2×150 mL), a saturated NaCl aqueous solution (2×150 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure.

Yield: 30.15 g (90%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.09-1.52 (31H); 1.55-1.67 (4H);1.69-2.36 (10H); 2.91-2.98 (2H); 3.02-3.17 (2H); 3.28-3.61 (17H);4.12-4.17 (0.7H); 4.20-4.28 (1H); 4.39-4.42 (0.3H); 6.37 (0.1H); 6.71(0.9H); 7.59 (0.7H); 7.85 (0.7H); 7.94 (0.3H); 8.21 (0.3H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 771.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 771.5).

Molecule A5

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule A2and applied to molecule 18 (30.0 g, 38.91 mmol), a white solid ofmolecule A5 in the form of a hydrochloride salt is obtained aftersolubilization of the residue in water (500 mL) and lyophilization.

Yield: 25.2 g (91%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.06-1.37 (20H); 1.39-1.52 (2H);1.58-1.66 (2H); 1.70-2.37 (12H); 2.78-2.85 (2H); 3.01-3.15 (2H);3.31-3.62, (17H); 4.11-4.17 (0.7H); 4.19-4.27 (1H); 4.41-4.44 (0.3H);7.63-7.71 (0.7H); 7.90-8.24 (4H); 8.28-8.35 (0.3H); LC/MS (ESI+): 671.4(calculated ([M+H]⁺): 671.5).

Example A7: Molecule A7 Molecule 21: Product Obtained by the CouplingBetween Molecule 11 and L-lysine.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 8and applied to molecule 11 (133.00 g, 408.61 mmol) and to L-lysine(31.36 g, 214.52 mmol), a white solid of molecule 21 is obtained aftercrystallization 2 times in acetone.

Yield: 106.50 g (68%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.85 (6H); 1.26 (40H); 1.35-1.50 (6H); 1.50-2.10(10H); 2.10-2.25 (4H); 3.01 (2H); 3.31-3.55 (4H); 4.10-4.40 (3H); 7.68(0.6H); 7.97 (1H); 8.27 (0.4H); 12.50 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 761.8 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 762.1).

Molecule 22: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 21 andMethyl N-Boc-L-lysinate.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 10and applied to molecule 21 (43.00 g, 56.50 mmol) in solution in THF andto methyl N-Boc-L-lysinate hydrochloride (20.12 g, 67.79 mmol), atransparent solid of molecule 22 is obtained and used without furtherpurification.

Yield: 55.80 g (98%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.86 (6H); 1.08-2.03 (64H); 1.37 (9H); 2.07-2.30(4H); 2.84-3.09 (4H); 3.29-3.57 (4H); 3.58-3.65 (3H); 4.14-4.43 (4H);6.40 (0.1H); 6.74 (0.9H); 7.69 (0.6H); 7.82 (0.6H); 7.95-8.06 (1H);8.11-8.20 (0.4H); 8.26 (0.4H).

LC/MS (ESI): 1003.8 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1003.8).

Molecule 23: Product Obtained by the Saponification of Molecule 23.

A solution of molecule 22 (55.80 g, 55.61 mmol) in a mixture of 1:1THF/water (370 mL) at 0° C. is taken up by slow addition of aLiOHsolution (2.00 g, 83.41 mmol) in water (185 mL). After 16 hours ofstirring at 0° C., the medium is concentrated under reduced pressure andthe residue is redissolved in water (500 mL). DCM (500 mL) is added, theheterogeneous mixture is cooled to 10° C. and acidified by the additionof an aqueous solution of 10% HCl to pH 1. The aqueous phase isextracted with DCM (2×300 mL), the combined organic phases are washedwith a saturated NaCl aqueous solution (2×300 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. A white solid ofmolecule 23 is obtained after crystallization in acetone.

Yield: 46.10 g (84%)

RMN ¹H (pyridine-d6, ppm): 0.85 (6H); 1.05-2.03 (67H); 2.07-2.61 (10H);3.12-3.93 (8H); 4.54-4.93 (2H); 4.98-5.16 (2H); 7.35-7.45 (1H);8.34-8.63 (1H); 8.94-9.41 (2H).

LC/MS (ESI): 989.8 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 989.8).

Molecule A7

To a solution of molecule 23 (12.00 g, 12.13 mmol) in dichloromethane(40 mL) at 0° C. is added a solution of 4 N HCl in dioxane (15.20 mL)then the medium is stirred for 15 hours at 0° C. and 5 hours at roomtemperature. The reactant mixture is concentrated under reducedpressure, the residue is solubilized in a mixture of DCM (120 mL) and 2N NaOH (60 mL). After separation of the phases, the organic phase iswashed by a solution of 2 N NaOH (60 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure.

Yield: 10.90 g (98%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.86 (6H); 1.05-2.27 (70H); 2.45-2.52 (2H);2.90-3.58 (6H); 3.67-3.76 (1H); 4.02-4.10 (0.6H); 4.11-4.17 (0.4H);4.20-4.26 (0.6H); 4.30-4.39 (1H); 4.42-4.46 (0.4H); 7.29-7.42 (1H);7.71-7.80 (0.6H); 7.97-8.05 (0.6H); 8.10-8.24 (0.4H); 8.33-8.45 (0.3H);

LC/MS (ESI): 887.7 (calculated ([M−H]⁻): 887.7).

Example A5a: Molecule A5a

Molecule 3a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OHand the Resin 2-Cl-trityl chloride.

To a suspension of Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH (7.32 g, 12.40 mmol) in DCM (60 mL)at room temperature is added DIPEA (4.32 mL, 24.80 mmol). After completesolubilization (10 min), the solution obtained is poured onto the resin2-C1-trityl chloride (100-200 mesh, 1% DVB, 1.24 mmol/g) (4.00 g, 4.96mmol) previously washed with DCM in a reactor suited for peptidesynthesis on a solid medium. After stirring for 2 hours at roomtemperature, HPLC grade methanol (0.8 mL/g resin, 3.2 mL) is added andthe medium is stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes. The resin isfiltered, successively washed with DCM (3×60 mL), DMF (2×60 mL), DCM(2×60 mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) and DCM (3×60 mL).

Molecule 4a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 3a and a80:20 DMF/Piperidine Mixture.

Molecule 3a, previously washed with DMF, is taken up with a 80:20DMF/piperidine mixture (60 mL). After 30 minutes of stirring at roomtemperature, the resin is filtered, successively washed with DMF (3×60mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) and DCM (3×60 mL).

Molecule 5a: Product Obtained by Reaction Between Molecule 4a and 8-acid(9-Fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl-amino)-3,6-dioxaoctanoic (Fmoc-O2Oc-OH).

To a suspension of Fmoc-O2Oc-OH (9.56 g, 24.80 mmol) and of1-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate (HATU, 9.43 g, 24.80 mmol) in a mixture 1:1DMF/DCM (60 mL) is added DIPEA (8.64 mL, 49.60 mmol). After completesolubilization, the solution obtained is poured onto molecule 4a. After2 hours of stirring at room temperature, the resin is filtered,successively washed with DMF (3×60 mL), isopropanol (1×60 mL) anddichloromethane (3×60 mL).

Molecule 6a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 5a and a80:20 DMF/Piperidine Mixture.

Using a process similar to that used for molecule 4a, applied tomolecule 5a, molecule 6a is obtained.

Molecule 7a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 6a andLauric Acid.

Molecule 7a is obtained using a process similar to that used formolecule 5a, applied to molecule 6a and lauric acid (4.97 g, 24.80 mmol)in DMF (60 mL), molecule 7a is obtained.

Molecule 8a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 7a and a80:20 dichloromethane/1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) Mixture.

Molecule 7a is taken up with a 80:20dichloromethane/1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) (60 mL)mixture. After 20 minutes of stirring at room temperature, the resin isfiltered and washed with dichloromethane (2×60 mL). The solvents areevaporated under reduced pressure. Two co-evaporations are then carriedout on the residue with dichloromethane (60 mL) then withdiisopropylether (60 mL). A white solid of molecule 8a is obtained afterrecrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 2.63 g (66% in 6 steps)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (6H); 1.09-1.66 (40H); 1.77-1.98 (2H);2.13-2.29 (4H); 3.24-3.75 (18H); 3.95-4.07 (4H); 4.65-4.70 (1H);6.23-6.37 (1H); 6.39-6.62 (1H); 6.74-6.91 (1H); 7.38-7.54 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 801.6 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 801.6).

Molecule 9a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 8a andN-Boc ethylenediamine.

To a solution of molecule 8a (2.63 g, 3.29 mmol) in chloroform (20 mL)at room temperature are successively added HOBt (654 mg, 4.27 mmol) andBocEDA (580 mg, 3.62 mmol). The mixture is cooled to 0° C. then EDC (819mg, 4.27 mmol) is added. The medium is stirred for 15 minutes at 0° C.then for 18 h at room temperature. The organic phase is washed with asaturated NH4Cl aqueous solution (2×10 mL), a NaHCO₃ saturated aqueoussolution (2×10 mL), and a saturated NaCl aqueous solution (2×10 mL). Theorganic phase is dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. A white solid of molecule 9a is obtained afterpurification by chromatography on silica gel (eluent: dichloromethane,methanol).

Yield: 2.37 g (76%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (6H); 1.08-1.47 (34H); 1.43 (9H); 1:48-170(7H); 1.78-1.87 (1H); 2.14-2.25 (4H); 3.16-3.71 (22H); 3.92-4.04 (4H);4.47-4.52 (1H); 5.33 (1H); 6.10 (1H); 6.65-7.01 (1H); 7.11-7.30 (2H);7.47-7.63 (1H).

Molecule A5a

To a solution of molecule 9a (2.37 g, 2.51 mmol) in dichloromethane (50mL) at room temperature is added a solution of 4 N HCl in dioxane (6.3mL) then the medium is stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. Afterconcentration under reduced pressure, the residue is solubilized indichloromethane (50 mL) then washed with an aqueous solution of 1 N NaOH(2×12.5 mL) and a saturated NaCl aqueous solution (25 mL). The organicphase is dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure. A white solid of molecule A5a is obtained afterrecrystallization in acetontrile

Yield: 1.57 g (74%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (6H); 1.08-1.43 (34H); 1.48-1.71 (7H);1:74-1.93 (3H); 2.14-2.25 (4H); 2.79-2.86 (2H); 3.17-3.71 (20H);3.93-4.05 (4H); 4.47-4.54 (1H); 6.08-6.29 (1H); 6.84-7.01 (1H);7.15-7.32 (2H); 7.50-7.64 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 843.6 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 843.7).

Example A6a: Molecule A6a Molecule 10a: Product Obtained by theHydrogenation of Retinoic Acid.

A solution of retinoic acid (19.0 g, 63.24 mmol) in methanol (450 mL) inthe presence of 10% palladium on carbon (1.9 g) is placed in a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) at room temperature. After overnight, the reactionmedium is filtered on sintered filter then the filtrate is concentratedunder reduced pressure. A colorless oil of molecule 10a is obtained.

Yield: 19.50 g (99%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.45-2.01 (35H); 2.10-2.17 (1H); 2.33-2.38 (1H);11.14 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 309.3 (calculated ([M−H]⁺): 309.3).

Molecule 11a: Product Obtained by the Reaction BetweenBoc-1-amino-4,7,10-trioxa-13-tridecane amine and Molecule 10a.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 9aapplied to molecule 10a (19.3 g, 62.15 mmol) and to BocTOTA (23.9 g,74.58 mmol), an orange oil of molecule 11a is obtained.

Yield: 37.05 g (97%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.43-1.71 (49H); 2.13-2.17 (1H); 3.17-3.24 (2H);3.32-3.39 (2H); 3.51-3.66 (12H); 4.77 (0.1H); 4.94 (0.9H); 6.13 (0.9H);6.29 (0.1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 613.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 613.5).

Molecule A6a

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule A5aapplied to molecule 11a (34.9 g, 56.94 mmol), an orange oil of moleculeA6a is obtained.

Yield: 28.5 g (97%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.41-1.96 (42H); 2.13 (1H); 2.78 (2H); 3.31-3.36(2H); 3.53 (4H); 3.55-3.58 (4H); 3.60-3.63 (4H); 6.43 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 513.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 513.5).

Example A8: Molecule A8 Molecule 15a: Product Obtained by the ReactionBetween Decanoic Acid and L-leucine.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 8and applied to decanoic acid (8.77 g, 50.94 mmol) and to L-leucine (7.00g, 53.36 mmol), a white solid of molecule 15a is obtained.

Yield: 9.17 g (66%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.82-0.89 (9H); 1.18-1.65 (17H); 2.04-2.14 (2H);4.19-4.23 (1H); 7.98 (1H); 12.40 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 286.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 286.2).

Molecule 16a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 15a andL-lysine methylic ester.

To a solution of molecule 15a (9.16 g, 32.11 mmol) in THF (160 mL) aresuccessively added triethylamine (8.12 g, 80.27 mmol) and2-(1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate(TBTU) and the medium is stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature.Dichlorhydride methyl ester of L-lysine (3 g, 16.86 mmol) is added andthe reaction medium is stirred for 3 hours, then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue is diluted with AcOEt (200 mL), theorganic phase is filtered and washed with an aqueous solution of 1 NHCl, then with water, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. A white solid of molecule 16a is obtained aftertrituration of the residue in acetontrile

Yield: 7.33 g (66%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.80-0.91 (18H); 1.06-1.72 (38H); 2.03-2.16 (4H);2.91-3.07 (2H); 3.60 (1.15H); 3.61 (1.85H); 4.13-4.28 (2H); 4.33-4.44(1H); 7.79-7.92 (3H); 8.13-8.26 (1H).

LC/MS(ESI) 695.7 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 695.6).

Molecule 17a: Product Obtained by the Saponification of Molecule 16a.

To a solution of molecule 16a (7.33 g, 10.55 mmol) in aTHF/methanol/water (105 mL) mixture is added LiOH (505.13 mg, 21.09mmol) a 0° C., then the medium is stirred for 20 hours at roomtemperature and concentrated under reduced pressure. The aqueous phaseis acidified with a solution of 1 N HCl to pH 1 and the solid formed isfiltered, washed with water and dried under reduced pressure resultingin a white solid of molecule 17a.

Yield: 7.09 g (99%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.80-0.89 (18H); 1.18-1.73 (40H); 2.03-2.16 (4H);2.91-3.05 (2H); 4.03-4.13 (1H); 4.21-4.27 (1H); 4.31-4.40 (1H);7.79-8.02 (4H).

LC/MS (ESI): 681.7 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 681.6).

Molecule 18a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 17a andN-Boc ethylenediamine.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 16aapplied to molecule 17a (7.09 g, 10.41 mmol) and to N-Bocethylenediamine (1.83 g, 11.45 mmol), a white solid of molecule 18a isobtained after trituration in acetontrile

Yield: 6.64 g (77%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.80-0.91 (18H); 1.15-1.73 (49H); 2.03-2.18 (4H);2.92-3.13 (6H); 4.05-4.30 (3H); 6.71-6.83 (1H); 7.69-8.23 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI): 824.0 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 823.7).

Molecule A8

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule A5aand applied to molecule 18a (3.00 g, 3.64 mmol), without basic washing,a beige solid of molecule A8 in the form of a hydrochloride salt isobtained after co-evaporation, 4 times, of the residue in methanol.

Yield: 2.66 g (96%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.80-0.91 (18H); 1.15-1.76 (40H); 2.03-2.19 (4H);1.78-2.89 (2H); 2.91-3.07 (2H); 3.22-3.37 (2H); 4.08-4.14 (1H);4.17-4.28 (2H); 7.81-8.36 (8H).

LC/MS (ESI): 723.7 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 723.6).

Example A9: Molecule A9 Molecule 19a: Methyltetradecanoic-13 Acid

Magnesium chips (5.50 g, 226.3 mmol) is introduced into an oven-driedthree-neck round-bottom flask under argon The magnesium is covered withanhydrous THF (25 mL) and several drops of 1-bromo-2-methylpropane areadded at room temperature to initiate the reaction. After observing anexotherm and a slight turbidity of the medium, the rest of1-bromo-2-methylpropane (28.42 g, 207 mmol) diluted with THF (60 mL) isadded, drop-by-drop over 1 hour while the temperature of the mediumremains stable from 65 to 70° C. The reaction medium is then heated byrefluxing for 2 hours.

In a three-neck round-bottom flask under argon, to a solution of CuCl(280 mg, 2.83 mmol), dissolved in N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) previouslydistilled at 0° C., is added, drop-by-drop, a solution ofbromoundecanoïc-11 acid (25 g, 94.27 mmol) dissolved in THF (60 mL).Then, to this solution is added, drop-by-drop, the solution oforganomagnesium, slightly hot, diluted in THF (50 mL) so as to maintainthe temperature of the medium below 25° C. The mixture is then stirredat room temperature for 16 hours. The medium is cooled to 0° C. and thereaction is stopped by slow addition of an aqueous solution of 1 N HClto pH 1 (300 mL) and the medium is extracted with hexane (100 mL) andethyl acetate (2×75 mL). After washing the organic phase with an aqueoussolution of 1 N HCl (100 mL), water (100 mL) and drying over Na₂SO₄, thesolution is filtered and concentrated under vacuum, resulting in a brownsolid. After purification by flash chromatography (cyclohexand, ethylacetate), a white solid is obtained.

Yield: 18.1 g (79%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (6H); 1.11-1.18 (2H); 1.20-1.38 (16H); 1.51(1H); 1.63 (2H); 2.35 (2H).

Molecule 20: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 19a andL-Leucine.

To a solution of molecule 19a (18.05 g, 74.46 mmol) in THF (745 mL) atroom temperature are successively added DCC (14.63 g, 70.92 mmol) andNHS (8.16 g, 70.92 mmol). After 40 hours of stirring at roomtemperature, the medium is cooled to 0° C. for 20 minutes, filtered on asintered filter. L-leucine (9.77 g, 74.46 mmol), DIPEA (86 mL) and water(150 mL) are added to the filtrate. After 20 hours of stirring at roomtemperature, the medium is diluted with an aqueous solution saturatedwith NaHCO₃ (200 mL). The aqueous phase is washed with ethyl acetate(2×200 mL) and acidified with an aqueous solution of HCl 2 N to pH 1.The precipitate is filtered, rinsed thoroughly with water and driedunder vacuum at 50° C. The solid is triturated 3 times in pentane,sonicated, then filtered, resulting in a white solid.

Yield: 18.8 g (75%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.86 (6H); 0.96 (6H); 1.12-1.18 (2H); 1.20-1.78(22H); 2.24 (2H); 4.58-4.63 (1H); 5.89 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 356.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 356.6).

Molecule 21a: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 20 andBoc-tri(ethyleneglycol)diamine.

To a solution of molecule 20 (16.7 g, 46.97 mmol) in THF (235 mL) atroom temperature are added DIPEA (20.3) and TBTU. After stirring for 20minutes, the Boc-tri(ethyleneglycol)diamine (14 g, 56.36 mmol) is added.After stirring at room temperature for 5 hours, the mixture isconcentrated under vacuum. The residue is removed with ethyl acetate(500 mL) washed with a saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution (3×200 mL), anaqueous solution of 1 N HCl (3×200 mL), and a saturated NaCl aqueoussolution (3×200 mL). After drying over over Na₂SO₄, filtration andconcentration under vacuum, the residue is purified by flashchromatography (cyclohexane, ethyl acetate, methanol), resulting in acolorless oil.

Yield: 23.5 g (85%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.86 (6H); 0.93 (6H); 1.10-1.17 (2H); 1.19-1.08(31H); 2.18 (2H); 3.23-3.65 (12H); 4.41-4.56 (1H); 5.12-5.47 (1H);5.99-6.11 (0.75H); 6.48-6.65 (1H); 7.30-7.40 (0.25H).

Molecule A9

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of moleculeA5a, applied to molecule 21a (23.46 g, 40.04 mmol) without basicwashing, the residue obtained after concentration under vacuum istriturated in an acetonitrile/acetone mixture. The supernatant isremoved and the pasty residue is dried under vacuum. The residue is thentriturated in acetone (150 mL) and the white solid of molecule A9 in theform of a hydrochloride salt is filtered, rinsed in acetone, then driedunder vacuum.

Yield: 13.0 g (64%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 0.79-0.90 (12H); 1.09-1.61 (24H); 2.03-2.17 (2H);2.92-2.98 (2H); 3.15-3.23 (2H); 3.40 (2H); 3.50-3.58 (4H); 3.61 (2H);4.30-4.23 (1H); 7.88-8.14 (5H). LC/MS (ESI): 486.4 (calculated ([M−]⁺):486.8).

Example A10: Molecule A10 Molecule 22a: Product Obtained by the ReactionBetween Octanoyl Chloride and L-proline.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 11and applied to octanoyl chloride (150.0 g, 0.922 mol) and to L-proline(212.3 g, 1.844 mol), a colorless oil of molecule 22a is obtained afterwashing the organic phase with a 10% HCl aqueous solution (3×300 mL), asaturated NaCl aqueous solution (300 mL), drying over Na₂SO₄, filtrationthrough cotton, concentration under reduced pressure, then the residueis purified by flash chromatography (eluent: DCM, MeOH).

Yield: 134 g (60%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (3H); 1.10-1.52 (8H); 1.57-1.74 (2H);1.79-2.52 (6H); 3.37-3.67 (2H); 4.37-4.42 (0.07H); 4.53-5.63 (0.93H);9.83 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 242.1 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 242.2).

Molecule 23a: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 22a andL-lysine.

To a solution of molecule 22a (132 g, 0.547 mol) in THF (924 mL) cooledto a temperature below 5° C. are successively added NHS (66.1 g, 0.574mol) and DCC (118.5 g, 0.574 mol). After 21 hours of stirring, theprecipitate is removed by precipitation and the filtrate is added over30 minutes to a solution of L-lysine (41.98 g, 0.287 mol) in a mixtureof deionized water (82 mL) DIPEA (476 mL, 2.735 mol) at 15° C. After 23hours of stirring at room temperature, the reaction medium isconcentrated under reduced pressure resulting in an oily residue whichis diluted in water (1.3 L). The aqueous phase is washed twice withAcOEt (2×0.5 L), cooled to a temperature below 10° C., acidified by theaddition of a solution of 6 N HCl (120 mL) to reach a pH of 1, thenextracted 3 times with DCM (3×0.6 L). The organic phases are combined,washed with a saturated solution of NaCl (0.6 L), dried over Na₂SO₄ thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The foam obtained is taken up withacetone (240 mL) under reflux for 2 hours. After a night at 10° C.,pentane (240 mL) is added drop-by-drop. After 1 hour of stirring, theprecipitate is recovered by filtration under vacuum, washed with a 1:1mixture of pentane and acetone (150 mL), then dried under vacuum.

Yield: 83.9 g (52%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (6H); 1.06-1.78 (25H); 1.80-2.41 (13H);2.80-3.72 (6H); 4.30-4.39 (0.15H); 4.46-4.70 (2.85H); 7.84 (1H); 7.93(1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 593.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 593.4).

Molecule 24: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 23a andL-lysine methyl ester.

To molecule 23a (76.26 g, 0.129 mol) are successively added HOPO (3.57g, 32.1 mmol), dihydrochloride LysOMe (15.0 g, 64.3 mmol) and EDC (34.53g, 0.18 mol) then DMF (600 mL) previously cooled to 5° C. is added.After dissolution, triethylamine (43.9 mL, 0.315 mol) is addeddrop-by-drop while maintaining the temperature below 5° C. for 2 hoursafter the end of the addition. After overnight at room temperature, thereaction medium is poured on a water/ice mixture (2 kg) and DCM (0.5 L).After 15 minutes of stirring, the phases are separated. The aqueousphase is extracted with DCM (2×0.4 L). The organic phases are combined,washed with a solution of 1N HCl (0.5 L) then with a saturated NaClsolution (0.5 L), dried over Na₂SO₄, concentrated under reducedpressure, then the residue is purified by flash chromatography (eluent:DCM, MeOH).

Yield: 56.7 g (67%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (12H); 1.10-2.40 (82H); 2.86-3.72 (17H);4.16-4.60 (7H); 6.83-8.01 (6H).

Molecule A10

A solution of molecule 24 (4.0 g, 3.05 mmol) in ethylenediamine (30 mL)is heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction medium is then diluted withmethyl-tetrahydrofuranne, then the organic phase is washed 4 times witha saturated NaCl solution (4×30 mL) then twice with water (2×50 mL)before being dried over Na₂SO₄ then concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue is solubilized in refluxing acetonitrile for 30 minutes,then the solution is cooled to room temperature while stirringovernight. The white precipitate is then recovered by filtration undervacuum, washed with cold acetonitrile (2×20 mL) then dried under vacuum.

Yield: 3.0 g (74%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (12H); 1.09-2.37 (84H); 2.74-4.56 (25H);6.85-8.00 (7H).

LC/MS (ESI): 1338.0 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1338.0).

Example A11: Molecule A11

Molecule A11 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (40.0 g, 1.16mmol/g) resin.

Grafting of the first Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH (1.5 equivalents) amino acid isperformed in DCM (10V), in the presence of DIPEA (3.0 equivalents).Sites which did not react are capped with methanol (0.8 mL/g resin) atthe end of the reaction.

The couplings of protected amino acids Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH (2.5equivalents), Fmoc-Pro-OH (2.5 equivalents) and myristic acid (2.5equivalents) are carried out in DMF (10V), in the presence of HATU (2.5equivalents) and DIPEA (3.7 equivalents).The protective Fmoc groups are removed using a solution of 80:20DMF/piperidine (10 V).The product is cleaved from resin using a solution of 80:20 DCM/HFIP (10V).After concentration under reduced pressure, the residue is purified bychromatography on silica gel (dichloromethane, methanol).

Yield: 56.5 g (65%)

RMN ¹H (CD₃OD, ppm): 0.90 (6H); 1.22-2.53 (140H); 3.12-3.25 (2H);3.43-3.80 (4H); 4.17-4.54 (9H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 1894.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1894.2).

Example A12: Molecule A12 Molecule 25: Product Obtained by theHydrogenation of Farnesol.

To a solution of farnesol (60.00 g, 269.82 mmol) in THF (1200 mL) underargon is added platinum oxide (PtO₂, 613 mg, 2.70 mmol) and the mediumis placed under 1 atm of dihydrogen then stirred for 6 hours at roomtemperature. After filtration through celite and rinsing in THF, a blackoil of molecule 25 is obtained after concentration under reducedpressure. This compound is used without additional purification.

Yield: 61.60 g (100%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 0.87 (6H); 0.90 (3H) 1.01-1.43 (15H);1.47-1.66 (3H); 3.62-3.76 (2H).

Molecule 26: Product Obtained by the Oxidation of Molecule 25.

To a solution of molecule 25 (61.60 g, 269.68 mmol) in adichloroethane/water (1350 mL/1080 mL) mixture are successively addedtetrabutylammonium bromide (46.95 g, 145.63 mmol), acetic acid (416 mL,7.28 mol) then KMnO₄ (127.85 g, 809.04 mmol) by small fractions whilemaintaining the temperature between 11 and 13° C. The reaction medium isthen stirred for 4 hours 30 minutes, refluxing, cooled to 0° C. thenacidified to pH 1 with a 37% HCl solution (50 mL). Na₂SO₃ (186.94 g) isadded progressively while maintaining the temperature between 0 and 10°C. and the medium is stirred until it becomes completely colorless. Themedium is acidified to pH 1 with a 37% HCl solution, then water (500 mL)and DCM (500 mL) are added. The phases are separated and the aqueousphase is extracted with DCM (2×500 mL). The combined organic phases arewashed with an aqueous solution of 10% HCl (400 mL), water (2×400 mL), asaturated NaCl aqueous solution (400 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure. A yellow oil of molecule 26 isobtained after purification by flash chromatography (eluent:cyclohexane, AcOEt).

Yield: 54.79 g (84%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 0.87 (6H); 0.97 (3H); 1.03-1.43 (13H);1.52 (1H); 1.91-2.01 (1H); 2.11-2.18 (1H); 2.32-2.39 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI−): 241.3 (calculated ([M−H]⁻): 241.2).

Molecule 27: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 26 andMethyl-L-prolinate.

To a solution of molecule 26 (54.70 g, 225.66 mmol) in DCM (1500 mL) at0° C. are successively added HOBt (3.46 g, 22.57 mmol), DIPEA (117.92,676.97 mmol), methyl L-prolinate hydrochloride (56.05 g, 338.49 mmol)then EDC (64.89 g, 338.49 mmol). The reaction mixture is stirred at 0°C. for 1 hour then at room temperature for 18 hours. The medium is thendiluted with DCM (1000 mL), then washed by a saturated NaHCO₃ aqueoussolution (2×1 L), a aqueous solution of 1 N HCl (2×1000 mL) and anaqueous solution of NaCl (2×1000 mL). The organic phase is dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure, resulting in ayellow oil of molecule 27 which is used without further purification.

Yield: 77.15 g (97%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.79-0.89 (12H); 0.98-1.43 (13H); 1.51 (1H);1.70-2.32 (7H); 3.33-3.42 (0.4H); 3.46-3.57 (1.6H); 3.59 (2.4H); 3.67(0.6H); 4.23-4.32 (0.8H); 4.53-4.62 (0.2H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 354.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 354.3).

Molecule 28: Product Obtained by the Saponification of Molecule 27.

To a solution of molecule 27 (77.15 g, 218.22 mmol) in a mixture ofTHF/MeOH 1:1 (1454 mL) at 0° C. is added, drop-by-drop, a solution ofLiOH (7.84 g, 327.33 mmol) in water (727 mL). The reaction mixture isstirred at 0° C. for 18 hours, then at room temperature for 5 hours.Organic solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Water (500 mL),an aqueous solution of 10% HCl (200 mL) and DCM (800 mL) are added andthe phases are separated. The aqueous phase is extracted with DCM (2×1L). The organic phases are combined, washed with water (500 mL), anaqueous solution of NaCl (500 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure, resulting in a yellow oil ofmolecule 28 which is used without further purification.

Yield: 71.72 g (97%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.73-0.95 (12H); 0.95-1.42 (13H); 1.51 (1H);1.65-2.32 (7H); 3.24-3.64 (2H); 4.13-4.28 (0.8H); 4.37-4.50 (0.2H);12.44 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 340.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 340.3).

Molecule A12

Molecule A12 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (34.5 g, 1.16mmol/g) resin.

Grafting of the diamine ethylene (10.0 equivalents) is carried out inDCM (10V), in the presence of DIPEA (10.0 equivalents). Sites which didnot react are capped with methanol (0.8 mL/g resin) at the end of thereaction.

The couplings of protected amino acids Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH (1.5equivalents), Fmoc-Glu(OMe)-OH (3.0 equivalents) and molecule 28 (3.0equivalents) are carried out in a 1:1 DCM/DMF mixture (10V), in thepresence of HATU (1.0 equivalent with respect with respect to the acid)and DIPEA (2.0 equivalents with respect to the acid).

The protective Fmoc groups are withdrawn using a solution of 80:20DMF/piperidine (10 V) (after coupling with lysine) or a solution ofmorpholine at 50% in DMF (after coupling with glutamic acids).

The product is cleaved from resin using a solution of 50:50 DCM/TFA (10V). After evaporation, the residue is solubilized in MeTHF (450 mL) andthe organic phase is washed with a saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution(3×450 mL) and a saturated NaCl aqueous solution (200 mL). After dryingover Na₂SO₄, the organic phase is filtered, concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue is purified by chromatography on silica gel(dichloromethane, methanol, NH4OH).

Yield: 13.95 g (31% in 7 steps).

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.73-0.91 (24H); 0.96-2.41 (56H); 2.72 (2H);2.89-3.10 (2H); 3.15-3.26 (2H); 3.26-3.51 (4H); 3.57 (3H); 3.58 (3H);3.99-4.50 (5H) 6.07 (2H); 7.59-8.39 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 1118.2 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1117.8).

Example A13: Molecule A13

Molecule 29: Product Obtained by Polymerization of γ-benzyl-L-glutamateN-carboxyanhydride Initiated by N-Boc-ethylenediamine.

In a reactor, γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (39.44 g, 149.82mmol) is solubilized in DMF (81 mL) at 25° C. The mixture is thenstirred until complete dissolved, cooled to −10° C., then a solution ofBocEDA (6.00 g, 37.45 mmol) in DMF (7 mL) is introduced rapidly. Thereaction medium is stirred at 0° C. for 3 hours, then a solution of HClin 1.4 dioxane (3.33 M, 11.8 mL, 39.29 mmol) is added. The reactionmedium is stirred at room temperature, then poured an MeOH/IPE solution(125 mL/495 mL) cooled with an ice bath. After 65 hours of stirring atroom temperature, the precipitate is filtered on sintered filtered,washed with IPE (2×90 mL) and dried at 30° C. under reduced pressure.

Yield: 21.71 g (54%)

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 4.9

The average calculated molar mass of molecule 29 in the form of ahydrochloride salt is 1270.9 g/mol.

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d6, ppm): 1.35 (9H); 1.72-2.09 (9.8H); 2.23-2.60 (9.8H);2.86-3.19 (4H); 3.85 (1H); 4.14-4.52 (3.9H); 4.86-5.23 (9.8H); 6.33-6.85(1H); 7.09-7.55 (24.5H); 7.88-8.42 (6.9H); 8.67 (1H).

Molecule 30: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Myristoyl Chlorideand Molecule 29.

After solubilization of molecule 29 in the form of a hydrochloride sale(12.46 g, 9.80 mmol) in DCM (115 mL), the solution is cooled to 0° C.The following are then added in succession: triethylamine (2.35 g, 23.24mmol) and a solution of myristoyl chloride (3.16 g, 12.79 mmol) in DCM(16 mL). The reaction medium is stirred at 0° C. for 4 h then at [room]temperature for 2 hours before being poured onto IPE (920 mL). After 14hours of stirring at room temperature, the precipitate is filtered,washed with EtOH (2×145 ml, then 100 mL) and dried at 30° C. underreduced pressure.

Yield: 9.77 g (69%)

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 5.1

The average calculated molar mass of molecule 30 is 1488.7 g/mol.

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.87 (3H); 1.07-1.51 (29H); 1.51-1.64 (2H);1.80-2.75 (22.4H); 2.98-3.73 (4H); 3.84-4.50 (5.1H); 4.86-5.32 (10.2H);5.71-6.47 (1H); 6.72-8.38 (31.6H).

Molecule A13

To a solution of molecule 30 (4.70 g, 3.16 mmol) in DCM (31 mL) at 0° C.is added TFA (31 mL). The reaction medium is stirred at 0° C. for 2hours then concentrated under reduced pressure and at room temperature.The residue is returned to DCM (100 mL), then dry concentrated underreduced pressure and at room temperature. The residue is solubilized inDCM (100 mL) and washed with an aqueous solution of carbonate buffer atpH=10.4 (326 mL, then 2×200 mL) then with an aqueous solution of HCl(0.1 N, 2×200 mL). The organic solution is dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered,then dry concentrated at 40° C. under reduced pressure.

Yield: 3.96 g (88%)

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 5.2

The average calculated molar mass of molecule A13 in the form of ahydrochloride salt is 1446.9 g/mol.

RMN ¹H (TFA-d, ppm): 0.91 (3H); 1.17-1.47 (20H); 1.60-1.74 (2H);1.99-2.78 (22.8H); 3.41-4.05 (4H); 4.62-4.83 (5.2H); 5.05-5.35 (10.4H);6.99-8.02 (26H).

Example A14: Molecule A14 Molecule 31: Product Obtained by the ReactionBetween Molecule 14 and Boc-ethylenediamine.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 10and applied to molecule 14 (12.00 g, 40.35 mmol) and to BocEDA (7.76 g,48.42 mmol), a colorless oil of molecule 31 is obtained and used withoutfurther purification.

Yield: 17.40 g (94%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.86 (3H); 1.11-1.68 (18H); 1.41 (9H); 1.80-2.38(6H); 3.06-3.35 (4H); 3.37-3.49 (1H); 3.51-3.73 (1H); 4.26-4.31 (0.1H);4.45-4.52 (0.9H); 4.91-5.19 (1H); 6.97 (0.1H); 7.23 (0.9H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 440.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 440.3).

Molecule A14

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule A2and applied to molecule 31 (8.85 g, 20.13 mmol), in solution in DCM, awhite solid of molecule A14 is obtained after basic washing,concentration under reduced pressure, then recrystallization inacetontrile

Yield: 6.53 g (96%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO, ppm): 0.85 (3H); 1.07-1.56 (20H); 1.68-2.03 (4H);2.09-2.29 (2H); 2.50-2.58 (2H); 2.96-3.11 (2H); 3.21-3.59 (2H);4.17-4.21 (0.65H); 4.25-4.29 (0.35H); 7.68 (0.65H); 8.00 (0.35H)

LC/MS (ESI): 340.3 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 340.3).

0.3).

Examples A15: Molecule A15

Molecule A15 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (16.0 g, 1.16mmol/g) resin.

Grafting of the diamine ethylene (20.0 equivalents) is performed in DCM(10V). Sites which did not react are capped with methanol (0.8 mL/gresin) at the end of the reaction.

The couplings of protected amino acids Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH (3.0equivalents), Fmoc-Glu(OBn)-OH (4.0 equivalents) and molecule 11 (3.0equivalents) are done in a DCM (10V) (Lys and molecule 11 couplings), ora 1:1 DCM/DMF mixture (10V), in the presence of HATU (1.0 equivalentwith respect to the acid) and DIPEA mixture (1.5 equivalents withrespect to the acid).

The protective Fmoc groups are removed using a solution of 80:20DMF/piperidine (10 V) (after coupling with lysine) or a solution of DBUat 1% in DMF (after coupling with glutamic acids)

The product is cleaved from resin using a solution of 50:50 DCM/TFA (10V). After concentration, the residue is solubilized in ethyl acetate(400 mL) and the organic phase is washed with an aqueous solution ofcarbonate buffer at pH 10 (1 M) (2×400 mL), then a saturated NaClaqueous solution (400 mL). After drying over Na₂SO₄, the organic phaseis filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue ispurified by chromatography on silica gel (dichloromethane, methanol,NH4OH), then by recrystallization in acetonitrile.

Yield: 16.20 g (70% in 7 steps).

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.85 (6H); 1.11-2.57 (72H); 2.50-5.57 (2H);2.90-3.08 (4H); 3.36-3.61 (4H); 4.06-4.43 (5H); 5.08 (4H); 7.27-7.40(10H); 7.51-8.31 (5H). LC/MS (ESI+): 1242.0 (calculated ([M+H]⁺):1241.9).

Example A16: Molecule A16 Molecule 32: Product Obtained by SPPS

Molecule 32 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (50.0 g, 1.14mmol/g) resin.

Grafting of the first Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH (1.3 equivalents) amino acid isperformed in DCM (10V), in the presence of DIPEA (2.6 equivalents).Sites which did not react are capped with methanol (0.8 mL/g resin) atthe end of the reaction.

The couplings of protected amino acids Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH (1.3equivalents), and molecule 11 (3.0 equivalents) are done in a DMF (10V),in the presence of HATU (1.0 equivalent with respect to the acid) andDIPEA (1.5 equivalents with respect to the acid).

The protective Fmoc groups are withdrawn using a solution of 80:20DMF/piperidine (10 V).

The product is cleaved from resin using a solution of 80:20 DCM/HFIP (10V).

After concentration under reduced pressure, the residue is purified bytrituration in diisopropylether.

Yield: 35.78 g (90%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.88 (3H); 1.19-1.35 (20H); 1.43 (9H); 1.44 (9H);1.55-1.67 (2H); 1.90-2.46 (14H); 3.46-3.54 (1H); 3.63-3.71 (1H);4.33-4.40 (1H); 4.43-4.52 (2H) 7.35 (0.05H); 7.40 (0.05H); 7.63 (0.95H);7.94 (0.95H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 696.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 696.5).

Molecule 33: Product Obtained by the Reaction Between Molecule 32 andN-CBz ethylenediamine

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 7and applied to molecule 32 (30.0 g, 43.11 mmol) and to N-CBzethylenediamine hydrochloride (CBzEDA.HCl, 11.93 g, 51.73 mmol), and inthe presence of DIPEA (15.0 mL, 86.22 mmol) a beige solid of molecule 33is obtained. It is used without additional purification.

Yield: 37.6 g (100%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.88 (3H); 1.19-1.34 (20H); 1.42 (9H); 1.44 (9H);1.52-2.54 (16H); 3.16-3.70 (6H); 4.08-4.15 (1H); 4.19-4.25 (1H);4.43-4.53 (1H); 5.00 (1H); 5.08 (1H); 6.56 (1H); 7.00 (1H); 7.24-7.37(5H); 7.59 (1H); 8.41 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 872.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 872.6).

Molecule A16

To a solution of molecule 33 (37.6 g, 43.11 mmol) in methanol (376 mL)is added Pd/Al2O3 (3.76 g) under an atmosphere of argon. The mixture isplaced under a hydrogen atmosphere (7 bar) and stirred at roomtemperature for 72 hours. After P4 filtration of the catalyst on P4filter, then through an Omnipore 0.2 μm PTFE hydrophilic membrane, thefiltrate is evaporated under reduced pressure, resulting in molecule A16in the form of a sticky oil.

Yield: 31.06 g (98%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.88 (3H); 1.19-1.35 (20H); 1.43 (9H); 1.46 (9H);1.56-1.67 (2H); 1.92-2.12 (6H); 2.24-2.54 (8H); 2.71 (2H); 2.90 (2H);3.22-3.32 (1H); 3.42-3.51 (1H); 3.55-3.64 (1H); 3.73-3.81 (1H);4.13-4.21 (1H); 4.26-4.33 (1H); 4.39-4.48 (1H); 7.10 (1H); 7.71 (1H);8.45 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 738.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 738.5).

Molecule A17

Molecule A17 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (64.66 g, 1.16mmol/g) resin.

Grafting of the diamine ethylene (10.0 equivalents) is performed in DCM(10V), in the presence of DIPEA (10.0 equivalents). Sites which did notreact are capped with methanol (0.8 mL/g resin) at the end of thereaction.

The couplings of protected amino acids Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH (1.5equivalents), and molecule 28 (1.5 equivalents) are done in a 1:1DCM/DMF (10V) mixture for the coupling of glutamic acid, or in DMF(10V), for the coupling of molecule 28, in the presence of HATU (1.0equivalent with respect to the acid) and DIPEA (2.0 equivalents withrespect to the acid).

The protective Fmoc groups are removed using a solution of 50:50DMF/morpholine (10 V).

The product is cleaved from resin using a solution of 50:50 DCM/TFA (10V). After evaporation, the residue is solubilized in MeTHF (500 mL) andthe organic phase is washed with a 5% aqueous solution of Na2CO3 (3×250mL), then the aqueous phases are extracted with MeTHF (1×150 mL). Thecombined organic phases are dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. A HClsolution in MeOH (1.25 M) is added, then the medium is concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue is purified on silica gel(dichloromethane, methanol), resulting in the hydrochloride salt ofmolecule A17 in the form of a light brown solid.

Yield: 12.48 g (30% in 5 steps).

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.76-0.90 (12H); 0.97-1.41 (13H); 1.45-1.55 (1H);1.68-2.40 (11H); 2.77-2.92 (2H); 3.20-3.64 (4H); 3.57 (3H); 4.15-4.49(2H); 7.90-8.48 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 525.5 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 525.4).

Example A18: Molecule A18 Molecule 34: Product Obtained by theHydrogenation of Phytol.

To a solution of phytol (260.00 g, 878.78 mmol) in ethanol (1.25 L)under argon is added Raney Nickel at 50% in water (30.75 g, 175.36mmol). The medium is placed under 1 bar of dihydrogen, then stirred for8 hours at room temperature. After filtration on a pad ofcelite/silica/celite and rinsing in ethanol, a colorless oil of molecule34 is obtained after concentration under reduced pressure.

Yield: 261.40 g (quant.)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.84 (6H); 0.86 (6H); 0.89 (3H) 1.00-1.46 (22H);1.46-1.68 (3H); 3.61-3.73 (2H).

Molecule 35: Product Obtained by the Oxidation of Molecule 34.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 26applied to molecule 34 (29.00 g, 97.13 mmol), a yellow oil of molecule35 is obtained.

Yield: 28.70 g (94%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.84 (6H); 0.86 (6H); 0.97 (3H); 1.00-1.41 (20H);1.52 (1H); 1.96 (1H); 2.14 (1H); 2.35 (1H); 11.31 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 311.1 (calculated ([M−H]⁺): 311.3).

Molecule 36: Product Obtained by the Coupling Between Molecule 35 andmethyl-L-prolinate.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 27applied to molecule 35 (18.00 g, 57.59 mmol), and to methyl-L-prolinate(14.31 g, 86.39 mmol), a yellow oil of molecule 36 is obtained.

Yield: 23.20 g (95%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.78-0.89 (15H); 0.97-1.43 (20H); 1.43-1.56 (1H);1.70-1.96 (4H); 1.96-2.32 (3H); 3.33-3.56 (2H); 3.59 (0.6H); 3.67(2.4H); 4.27 (0.8H); 4.57 (0.2H). LC/MS (ESI): 424.4 (calculated([M+H]⁺): 424.4).

Molecule 37: Product Obtained by the Saponification of Molecule 36.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of molecule 28applied to molecule 36 (21.05 g, 49.68 mmol), a yellow oil of molecule37 is obtained.

Yield: 20.40 g (99%)

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.77-0.91 (15H); 0.97-1.43 (20H); 1.43-1.56 (1H);1.67-1.96 (4H); 1.96-2.29 (3H); 3.26-3.56 (2H); 4.20 (0.8H); 4.41(0.2H).

LC/MS (ESI): 410.3 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 410.4).

Molecule A18

Molecule A18 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (26.72 g, 1.16mmol/g) resin.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of moleculeA17, applied to 4,7,10-trioxa-1,13-tridecanediamine (TOTA, 68.30 g,310.0 mmol), to Fmoc-Glu(OMe)-OH (23.77 mmol, 62.00 mmol) and tomolecule 37 (19.04 g, 46.50 mmol), a yellow oil of molecule A18 inhydrochloride form is obtained.

Yield: 5.53 g (23% in 5 steps).

RMN ¹H (DMSO-d₆, ppm): 0.76-0.89 (15H); 0.97-2.38 (36H); 2.77-2.87 (2H);3.00-3.17 (3H); 3.32-3.54 (13H); 3.57 (3H); 4.09-4.18 (0.75H); 4.20-4.29(1H); 4.39-4.47 (0.25H); 7.63-8.36 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 755.7 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 755.6).

Examples A19: Molecule A19

Molecule A19 is synthesized in the same way as molecule A16, by usingmolecule 14 instead of molecule 11 during the SPPS stage.

Overall yield (3 stages): 32.6 g (81%)

RMN ¹H (CDCl₃, ppm): 0.88 (3H); 1.20-1.35 (16H); 1.43 (9H); 1.46 (9H);1.56-1.68 (2H); 1.93-2.11 (6H); 2.24-2.55 (10H); 2.85 (2H); 3.19-3.29(1H); 3.38-3.48 (1H); 3.55-3.64 (1H) 3.74-3.82 (1H); 4.14-4.21 (1H);4.25-4.32 (1H); 4.41-4.50 (1H); 7.03 (1H); 7.69 (1H); 8.42 (1H).

LC/MS (ESI): 710.4 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 710.5).

Example A20: Molecule A20

Molecule A20 is obtained by the conventional method of peptide synthesisin solid phase (SPPS) on 2-chlorotrityle chloride (CTC) (40.00 g, 1.16mmol/g) resin.

Grafting of the diamine ethylene (20.0 equivalents) is performed in DCM(10V). Sites which did not react are capped with methanol (0.8 mL/gresin) at the end of the reaction.

The couplings of protected amino acids Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH (1.5equivalents), Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH (2.5 equivalents) and molecule 11 (2.5equivalents) are carried out in DMF (10 V), in the presence of HATU (1.0equivalent with respect to the acid) and DIPEA (1.5 equivalents withrespect to the acid).

The protective Fmoc groups are removed using a solution of 80:20DMF/piperidine (10 V).

The product is cleaved from resin using a solution of 50:50 DCM/TFA (10V). After evaporation, the residue is solubilized in water (600 mL), thepH of the solution is adjusted to 7 by the addition of a solution ofNaOH 5 N, then the product is lyophilized. The lyophilisate is purifiedby column chromatography on silica gel (dichloromethane, methanol,NH4OH), resulting in molecule A20 in the form of a white solid.

Yield: 24.6 g (50% in 7 steps).

RMN ¹H (MeOD-d4, ppm): 0.90 (6H); 1.18-2.45 (68H); 2.45-2.60 (2H);3.05-3.11 (2H); 3.11-3.19 (1H); 3.23-3.33 (1H); 3.43-3.66 (4H);3.82-3.94 (2H); 4.10-4.51 (5H).

LC/MS (ESI+): 1061.9 (calculated ([M+H]⁺): 1061.8).

PART B—SYNTHESIS OF THE HYDROPHOBIC CO-POLYAMINO ACIDS

i) Co-Polyamino Acids According to Formulas XXX, XXXa, XXXb

CO-POLYAMINO ACIDS BEARING CARBOXYLATE No. CHARGES AND HYDROPHOBICRADICALS B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B7

B13

B14

B15

B17

B18

B19

B20

B21

B22

Co-Polyamino Acid B1: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A1 and Having a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn)of 2800 g/mol

In a previously oven-dried flask, γ-benzyl-L-glutamateN-carboxyanhydride (8.95 g, 34 mmol) is solubilized in anhydrous DMF (34mL). The mixture is cooled to 4° C., then a solution of molecule A1(1.64 g, 1.55 mmol) in chloroform (6.6 mL) is quickly introduced. Themixture is stirred between 4° C. and room temperature for 68 hours, thenheated to 65° C. for 2 hours. Half of the solvent is distilled underreduced pressure, then the reaction medium is cooled to room temperatureand poured drop-by-drop into diisopropylether (300 mL) while stirring.The white precipitate is recovered by filtration, washed withdiisopropylether (5×50 mL), then dried under reduced pressure at 30° C.in order to obtain a white solid. The solid (7.9 g) is diluted in TFA(30 mL), and a solution of 33% hydrobromic acid (HBr) in acetic acid (21mL, 120 mmol) is then added, drop-by-drop, at 0° C. The solution isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature, then poured, drop-by-drop overa 1:1 mixture (v/v) of diisopropylether/water while stirring (360 mL).After stirring for 2 hours, the heterogeneous mixture is allowed to restovernight. The white precipitate is recovered by filtration, washedsuccessively with IPE (2×30 mL) then with water (2×30 mL). The solidobtained is solubilized in water (200 mL) while adjusting the pH to 7 byadding a 1 N aqueous soda solution. Water (65 mL) is added. The mixtureis filtered through a 0.45 μm filter, then purified by ultrafiltrationagainst a 0.9% NaCl solution, then by water until the conductimetry ofthe permeate is less than 50 μS/cm. The co-polyamino acid is thenconcentrated to about theoretical 25 g/L, the pH is adjusted to 7 andthe aqueous solution is filtered by 0.2 μm. This solution is dilutedwith water and acetone in order to obtain a solution at 12 g/Lcontaining 30% acetone by mass, then it is filtered by activated carbonfilter (3M R53SLP). The acetone is distilled (40° C., 100 mbar) and thesolution is purified by ultrafiltration against a 0.9% NaCl solution,then water, until the conductrimetry of the permeate is less than 50μS/cm. The co-polyamino acid solution is then concentrated and the pH isadjusted to 7. The aqueous solution is filtered through 0.2 μm andstored at 4° C.

Dry extract: 17.8 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 26

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.038

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B1 is 4994 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=2800 g/mol

Co-Polyamino Acid B2: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A2,the Esters of which are Saponified and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 5200 g/mol

Co-polyamino acid B2-1: poly-L-glutamic acid resulting from thepolymerization of γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride initiated byhexylamine

In a jacketed reactor, γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (500 g,1.90 mol) is solubilized in anhydrous DMF (1100 mL). The mixture is thenstirred until completely dissolved, cooled to 0° C., then hexylamine(6.27 mL, 47.5 mmol) is quickly introduced. The mixture is stirred at 0°C. for 5 h, between 0° C. and 20° C. for 7 h, then at 20° C. for 7 h.The reaction medium is then heated to 65° C. for 2 h, cooled to 55° C.and methanol (3300 mL) is introduced over 1 h 30. The reaction mixtureis then cooled to 0° C. and stirred for 18 hours. The white precipitateis recovered by filtration, washed with diisopropylether (2×800 mL) thendried under reduced pressure at 30° C. resulting in apoly(gamma-benzyl-L-glutamic) acid (PBLG).

To a solution of PBLG (180 g) in N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc, 450 mL) isadded Pd/Al₂O₃ (36 g) under an argon atmosphere. The mixture is placedunder a hydrogen atmosphere (10 bar) and stirred at 60° C. for 24 hours.After cooling to room temperature and Filtration of the catalyst onsintered P4, then filtration through Omnipore 0.2 μm PTFE hydrophilicmembrane, a solution of water at pH 2 (2700 mL) is dripped drop-by-dropon the DMAc solution, over a period of 45 minutes and while stirring.After 18 hours of stirring, the white precipitate is recovered byfiltration, washed with water (4×225 mL), then dried under reducedpressure at 30° C.

Co-Polyamino Acid B2

Co-polyamino acid B2-1 (15.0 g) is solubilized in DMF (230 mL) at 40°C., then N-methylmorpholine (NMM, 11.57 g, 114.4 mmol) is added. At thesame time, molecule A2 in the form of a hydrochloride salt (10.17 g,17.2 mmol) is put into suspension in DMF (250 mL) and triethylamine(2.39 mL, 17.2 mmol) is added, then the mixture is slightly heated whilestirring, until completely dissolved. To the co-polyamino acid solution,cooled to 25° C., are added, in succession, the solution of molecule A2,of N-oxide 2-hydroxypyridine (HOPO, 3.81 g, 34.3 mmol) then EDC (6.58 g,34.3 mmol). The reaction medium is stirred at 25° C. for 2 h, filteredthrough a 0.2 mm fabric filter et and dripped drop-by-drop over 2.6 L ofwater containing 15% NaCl solution and HCl (pH 2) while stirring. At theend of the addition, the pH is readjusted to 2 with a solution of 1 NHCl, and the suspension is allowed to rest overnight. The precipitate iscollected, then rinsed with 2×100 mL of water. The white solid obtainedis solubilized in 1.2 L of water by the slow addition of an aqueoussolution of 1 N NaOH until pH 7, while stirring, then the solution isfiltered through a 0.45 μm filter. Ethanol (30% by mass) is added, thenthe solution is filtered through an activated carbon filter (3M R53SLP).The solution of 10 N NaOH is slowly added, while stirring, until pH 13,then the mixture is left stirring for 2 hours. After neutralization topH 7 by the addition of a 37% HCl solution, the clear solution obtainedis purified by ultrafiltration against a 0.9% solution of NaCl, thenwater, until the conductimetry of the permeate is less than 50 μS/cm.The co-polyamino acid solution is then concentrated and the pH isadjusted to 7. The aqueous solution is filtered through 0.2 μm andstored at 4° C.

Dry extract: 22.6 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B2 is 9301 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=5200 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B3: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A3,the Ester of which is Saponified and Having a Number Average Molar Mass(Mn) of 4900 g/mol

Co-polyamino acid B2-1 (12.0 g) is solubilized in DMF (92 mL) at 40° C.,then N-methylmorpholine (NMM, 9.25 g, 91.5 mmol) is added. At the sametime, a solution of molecule A3 in the form of a hydrochloride salt(7.51 g, 13.7 mmol) and of N,N-diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA, 2.39 mL,13.7 mmol) in DMF (27 mL) is prepared. To the co-polyamino acidsolution, cooled to 25° C., are added, in succession, the solution ofmolecule A3, of N-oxide 2-hydroxypyridine (HOPO, 3.05 g, 27.4 mmol). Themixture is cooled to 0° C. then EDC (5.26 g, 27.4 mmol) is added. After5 minutes at 0° C., the reaction medium is stirred at 25° C. for 2 h,filtered through a 0.2 mm fabric filter and dripped drop-by-drop over950 mL of water containing 15% NaCl solution and HCl (pH 2) whilestirring. At the end of the addition, the pH is readjusted to 2 with asolution of 1 N HCl, and the suspension is allowed to rest overnight.The precipitate is collected, then rinsed 3×100 mL of water. The solidobtained is solubilized in 1 L of water by the slow addition of anaqueous solution of NaOH 1 N until pH 7, while stirring. Once completelysolubilized, the pH is adjusted to pH 12 over 2 hours then to pH 13 over1 hour by the addition of a 10 N NaOH solution. After neutralization topH 7 by the addition of a 37% HCl solution, this solution is dilutedwith water and ethanol in order to obtain a 12 g/L solution containing30% ethanol by mass, then it is filtered through an activated carbonfilter (3M R53 SLP). The solution is filtered through a 0.45 μm filter,then purified by ultrafiltration against a 0.9% NaCl solution, until theconductimetry of the permeate is less than 50 μS/cm. The co-polyaminoacid solution is then concentrated and the pH is adjusted to 7. Theaqueous solution is filtered through 0.2 μm and stored at 4° C.

Dry extract: 20.6 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B3 is 8977 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=4900 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B4: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A4,the Ester of which is Saponified and Having a Number Average Molar Mass(Mn) of 4700 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B3 applied to a hydrochloride salt of molecule A4 (7.12 g, 13.7mmol) and to co-polyamino acid B2-1 (12.0 g), a sodium poly-L-glutamatemodified by molecule A4 for which the ester is saponified is obtained.

Dry extract: 19.4 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B4 is 8809 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=4700 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B5: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A5,the Ester of which is Saponified and Having a Number Average Molar Mass(Mn) of 5400 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B3 applied to a hydrochloride salt of molecule A5 (9.71 g, 13.7mmol) and to co-polyamino acid B2-1 (12.0 g), a sodium poly-L-glutamatemodified by molecule A5 for which the ester is saponified is obtained.

Dry extract: 20.8 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B5 is 9939 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=5400 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B7: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A7 and Having a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn)of 2500 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B1 applied to molecule A7 (2.50 g, 2.74 mmol) and toγ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (15.89 g, 60.4 mmol), a sodiumpoly-L-glutamate modified at one of its extremities by molecule A7 isobtained.

Dry extract: 20.3 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 26

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.038

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B7 is 3893 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=2500 g/mol

Co-Polyamino Acid B13: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A11 for which the Esters are Deprotected andHaving a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn) of 3000 g/mol

In a jacketed reactor, γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (24.50 g,93.05 mmol) is solubilized in anhydrous DMF (55 mL). The mixture is thenstirred until completely dissolved, cooled to 0° C., then hexylamine(0.56 mL, 4.23 mmol) is quickly introduced. The mixture is stirred at 0°C. for 48 h then the following are added in succession: a solution ofmolecule A11 (9 g, 5.08 mmol) in DMF (50 mL), HOPO (564 mg, 5.08 mmol)and EDC (973 mg, 5.08 mmol). The reaction medium is stirred at 0° C. for1 h, between 0° C. and 20° C. for 2 h, then at 20° C. for 16 h. Thissolution is then run into a 1:1 H₂O/MeOH mixture (10 V) at roomtemperature while stirring. After 4 hours, the white precipitate isrecovered by filtration, washed with diisopropyl ether (2×100 mL), water(2×100 mL) and a 1:1 H₂O/MeOH mixture (2×100 mL), then dried underreduced pressure.

The solid obtained is solubilized in TFA (220 mL) and stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours 30 minutes. This solution is then poured inwater (10V) at room temperature while stirring. After 2 hours 30 minutesof stirring, the white precipitate is recovered by filtration, washedwith water (2×200 mL), then dried under reduced pressure.

The solid obtained is solubilized in N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc, 210mL) is added Pd/Al₂O₃ (2.1 g) under an argon atmosphere. The mixture isplaced under a hydrogen atmosphere (6 bar) and stirred at 60° C. for 24hours. After cooling to room temperature and filtration of the catalyston sintered P4, then filtration through Omnipore 0.2 μm PTFE hydrophilicmembrane, a solution of water at pH 2 containing 15% NaCl (6 V) isdripped drop-by-drop on the DMAc solution, over a period of 45 minuteswhile stirring. After 18 hours of stirring, the white precipitate isrecovered by filtration, washed with water, then dried under reducedpressure. The solid obtained is solubilized in water (600 mL) whileadjusting the pH to 7 by the addition of a 1N aqueous soda solution. ThepH is then adjusted to pH12 and the solution is stirred for 1 hour.After neutralization to pH 7, the solution is filtered through 0.2 μm,diluted with ethanol in order to obtain a solution containing 30% bymass of ethanol, then filtered through an activated carbon filter (3MR53 SLP). The solution is filtered through a 0.45 μm filter, thenpurified by ultrafiltration against a 0.9% NaCl solution, until theconductimetry of the permeate is less than 50 μS/cm. The co-polyaminoacid solution is then concentrated and the pH is adjusted to 7. Theaqueous solution is filtered through 0.2 μm and stored at 4° C.

Dry extract: 23.5 mg/g

DP (estimated by RMN ¹H)=24 therefore i=0.042

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B13 is 5377g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=3000 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B14: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A12 for which the Esters are Deprotected andHaving a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn) of 3300 g/molCo-Polyamino Acid B14-1: poly-L-benzylglutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A12.

In a previously oven-dried flask, γ-benzyl-L-glutamateN-carboxyanhydride (50.00 g, 189.39 mmol) is solubilized in anhydrousDMF (65 mL). The mixture then stirred until completely dissolved, cooledto 0° C., then a solution of molecule A12 (9.65 g, 8.63 mmol) in DMF (50mL) is quickly introduced. The mixture is stirred from 0° C. to roomtemperature for 2 hours, then heated to 65° C. for 2 hours. The reactionmedium is cooled to room temperature and poured drop-by-drop intodiisopropylether (1.8 mL) while being stirred. The white precipitate isrecovered by filtration, washed two times with diisopropylether, thendried under vacuum at 30° C. in order to obtain a white solid.

Co-Polyamino Acid B14

Co-polyamino acid B14-1 is solubilized in DMAc (250 mL) then Pd/Al₂O₃(5.0 g) is added under an argon atmosphere. The mixture is placed undera hydrogen atmosphere (10 bar) and stirred at 60° C. for 24 hours. Aftercooling to room temperature and filtration of the catalyst on sinteredP4, then filtration through Omnipore 0.2 μm PTFE hydrophilic membrane, asolution of water at pH 2 (6 V) is dripped drop-by-drop on the DMAcsolution, over a period of 45 minutes while stirring. After 18 hours ofstirring, the white precipitate is recovered by filtration, washed withwater, then dried under reduced pressure. The solid obtained issolubilized in water (1.25 L) while adjusting the pH to 7 by theaddition of a 1N aqueous soda solution. The pH is then adjusted to pH 13and the solution is stirred for 3 hours. After neutralization to pH 7,the solution is filtered through 0.2 μm, diluted with ethanol in orderto obtain a solution containing 30% by mass of ethanol, then filteredthrough an activated carbon filter (3M R53 SLP). The solution isfiltered through a 0.45 μm filter, then purified by ultrafiltrationagainst a 0.9% NaCl solution, until the conductimetry of the permeate isless than 50 μS/cm. The co-polyamino acid solution is then concentratedand the pH is adjusted to 7. The aqueous solution is filtered through0.2 μm and stored at 4° C.

Dry extract: 25.7 mg/g

DP (estimated by RMN ¹H)=24 therefore i=0.042

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B14 is 4720g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=3300 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B15: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A13for which the Esters are Deprotected and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 4400 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B3 applied to a hydrochloride salt of molecule A13 (3.39 g, 2.34mmol) and to co-polyamino acid B2-1 (2.04 g), with a saponification stepat pH 13 for 5 hours in a mixture containing 30% by mass of ethanol, asodium poly-L-glutamate modified by molecule A13 for which the estersare deprotected is obtained.

Dry extract: 15.7 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B15 is 12207g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=4400 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino acid B17: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A15 for which the Esters are Deprotected andHaving a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn) of 1000 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B14 applied to molecule A15 (10.85 g, 8.74 mmol) and toγ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (23.00 g, 87.37 mmol), with asaponification step at pH 12 for 2 hours, a sodium poly-L-glutamatemodified at one of its extremities by molecule A15, for which the estersare deprotected is obtained.

Dry extract: 23.9 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 10

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.1

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B17 is 2576g/mol.

Aqueous HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=1000 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B18: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A16for which the Esters are Deprotected and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 5000 g/mol

Using coupling similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B3 applied to molecule A16 (31.06 g, 42.08 mmol) and toco-polyamino acid B2-1 (36.80 g), a beige solid id obtained after theacid precipitation step. This solid is diluted in TFA (100 g/L) and themixture is stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The solution is thendripped drop-by-drop over water (3V) while stirring. After 16 hours ofstirring, the precipitate is recovered by filtration, then washed withwater. The solid obtained is solubilized in water while adjusting the pHto 7 by the addition of a 10 N aqueous soda solution. Oncesolubilization is complete, the pH is adjusted to pH 12 over 1 hour bythe addition of a 1N solution of NaOH. After neutralization to pH 7 bythe addition of a solution of 1N HCl, the product is purified by aprocess similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyamino acid B3(charcoal filtration and ultrafiltration). A sodium poly-L-glutamatemodified by molecule A16 for which the esters are deprotected isobtained.

Dry extract: 28.2 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B18 is 9884g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=5000 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B19: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A17for which the Esters are Deprotected and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 4900 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B3 applied to a hydrochloride salt of molecule A17 (7.35 g, 13.09mmol) and to co-polyamino acid B2-1 (11.45 g), with a saponificationstep at pH 13 for 3 hours in a mixture containing 30% by mass ofethanol, a sodium poly-L-glutamate modified by molecule A17 for whichthe esters are deprotected is obtained.

Dry extract: 25.7 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B19 is 9062g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=4900 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B20: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A18for which the Esters are Deprotected and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 5800 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B3 applied to a hydrochloride salt of molecule A18 (5.43 g, 6.86mmol) and to co-polyamino acid B2-1 (6.00 g), with a saponification stepat pH 13 for 3 hours in a mixture containing 30% by mass of ethanol, asodium poly-L-glutamate modified by molecule A18 for which the estersare deprotected is obtained.

Dry extract: 22.0 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B20 is 10444g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=5800 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B21: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified by Molecule A19for which the Esters are Deprotected and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 5000 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B18 applied to molecule A19 (32.64 g, 45.97 mmol) and toco-polyamino acid B2-1 (40.20 g), a sodium poly-L-glutamate modified bymolecule A19 for which the ester is saponified is obtained.

Dry extract: 26.2 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 40

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.15

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B21 is 9716g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=5000 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B22: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A20 and Having a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn)of 1900 g/mol

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B14 applied to molecule A20 (13.28 g, 12.51 mmol) in CHCl₃ (53 mL)and to γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (72.46 g, 275.2 mmol), inDMF (270 mL), with a saponification step at pH 12 for 1 hour 30 minutes,a sodium poly-L-glutamate modified at one of its extremities by moleculeA20, is obtained.

Dry extract: 27.3 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 20

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.05

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B22 is 4087g/mol.

Aqueous HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=1900 g/mol.

ii) Co-Polyamino Acids According to Formulas XXX and XXXb

CO-POLYAMINO ACIDS BEARING CARBOXYLATE CHARGES No. AND HYDROPHOBICRADICALS B7′

B8

B10

B11

B12

Co-Polyamino Acid B7′: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A5a and Having a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn)of 2600 g/molCo-Polyamino Acid B7′-1: poly-L-benzylglutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A5a.

In a previously oven-dried flask, γ-benzyl-L-glutamateN-carboxyanhydride (10.1 g, 38.4 mmol) is solubilized in anhydrous DMF(19 mL). The mixture then stirred until completely dissolved, cooled to0° C., then a solution of molecule A5a (1.47 g, 1.74 mmol) in chloroform(3.7 mL) is quickly introduced. The mixture is stirred from 0° C. androom temperature for 2 hours, then heated to 65° C. for 2 hours. Thereaction medium is cooled to room temperature and poured drop-by-dropinto diisopropylether (0.29 L) while being stirred. The whiteprecipitate is recovered by filtration, washed two times withdiisopropylether (5×50 mL), then dried under vacuum at 30° C. in orderto obtain a white solid.

Co-Polyamino Acid B7′

Co-polyamino acid B7′-1 (8.33 g, 33.0 mmol) is diluted intrifuloroacetic (TFA, 132 mL), then the solution is cooled to 4° C. A33% HBr solution in acetic acid (92.5 mL, 0.528 mol) is then addeddrop-by-drop. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 2 hours,then poured drop-by-drop over a 1:1 mixture (v/v) of diisopropyletherand water while stirring (0.8 L). After stirring for 2 hours, theheterogeneous mixture is allowed to rest overnight. The whiteprecipitate is recovered by filtration, washed with IPE (2×66 mL) thenwith water (2×66 mL). The solid obtained is then solubilized in water(690 mL) while adjusting the pH to 7 by the addition of a 1 N aqueoussoda solution. After solubilization, the theoretical concentration isadjusted to theoretical 20 g/L by the addition of water (310 mL), thesolution is filtered through a 0.45 μm filter, then purified byultrafiltration against a solution of NaCl 0.9%, then water until theconductimetry of the permeate is less than 50 μS/cm. The solutionobtained is filtered through 0.2 μm and stored at 2-8° C.

Dry extract: 17.3 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 24

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.042

The average calculated molar mass of co-polyamino acid B7′ is 4430g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=2600 g/mol.

Example B8: Co-Polyamino Acid B8—Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at Oneof its Extremities by Molecule A6a and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 2400 g/mol

Co-Polyamino Acid B8-1: poly-L-benzylglutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A6.

In a previously oven-dried flask, γ-benzyl-L-glutamateN-carboxyanhydride (19.0 g, 72.2 mmol) is solubilized in anhydrous DMF(19 mL). The mixture then stirred until completely dissolved, cooled to0° C., then a solution of molecule A6a (1.68 g, 3.28 mmol) in chloroform(3.7 mL) is quickly introduced. The mixture is stirred from 0° C. toroom temperature for 2 hours, then heated to 65° C. for 2 hours. Thereaction medium is cooled to room temperature and poured drop-by-dropinto diisopropylether (0.29 mL) while being stirred. The whiteprecipitate is recovered by filtration, washed two times withdiisopropylether (5×50 mL), then dried under vacuum at 30° C. in orderto obtain a white solid.

Co-Polyamino Acid B8

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B7′ applied to co-polyamino acid B8-1 (14.6 g, 61.5 mmol), a sodiumpoly-L-glutamate modified at one of its extremities by molecule Aha isobtained.

Dry extract: 21.3 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 23

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.043

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B8 is 3948 g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=2400 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B10: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A8 and Having a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn)of 3100 g/molCo-Polyamino Acid B10-1: poly-L-benzylglutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A8.

Into a suitable container are introduced, in succession, hydrochloridesalt of molecule A8 (2.308 g, 3.04 mmol), chloroform (120 mL), molecularsieve 4 Å (1.5 g), as well as the ion exchange resin Amberlite IRN 150(1.5 g). After stirring from 1 hour on rollers, the medium is filteredand the resin is rinsed with chloroform. The mixture is evaporated, thenco-evaporated with toluene. The residue is solubilized in anhydrous DMF(40 mL) in order to be used directly in the polymerization reaction.

In a previously oven-dried flask, γ-benzyl-L-glutamateN-carboxyanhydride (20.0 g, 76.0 mmol) is solubilized in anhydrous DMF(19 mL). The mixture then stirred until completely dissolved, cooled to0° C., then a solution of molecule A8, previously prepared, inchloroform (3.7 mL) is quickly introduced. The mixture is stirred from0° C. to room temperature for 2 hours, then heated to 65° C. for 2hours. The reaction medium is cooled to room temperature and poureddrop-by-drop into diisopropylether (0.29 mL) while being stirred. Thewhite precipitate is recovered by filtration, washed two times withdiisopropylether (5×50 mL), then dried under vacuum at 30° C. in orderto obtain a white solid.

Co-Polyamino Acid B10

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B7′ applied to co-polyamino acid B10-1 (15.2 g, 60.8 mmol), asodium poly-L-glutamate modified at one of its extremities by moleculeA8 is obtained.

Dry extract: 34.1 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 31

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.032

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B10 is 5367g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=3100 g/mol.

Example B11: Co-Polyamino Acid B11—Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified atOne of its Extremities by Molecule A9 and Having a Number Average MolarMass (Mn) of 3000 g/mol

Co-Polyamino Acid B11-1: poly-L-benzylglutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A9.

In an appropriate container are introduced successively, hydrochloridesalt of molecule A9 (2.023 g, 3.87 mmol), chloroform (120 mL), molecularsieve 4 Å (1.5 g), as well as the ion exchange resin Amberlite IRN 150(1.5 g). After stirring 1 hour on rollers, the medium is filtered andthe resin is rinsed with chloroform. The mixture is evaporated, thenco-evaporated with toluene. The residue is solubilized in anhydrous DMF(40 mL) in order to be used directly in the polymerization reaction.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B8-1 applied to the solution of molecule A9 prepared previously andto γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (25.5 g, 96.8 mmol),co-polyamino acid B11-1 is obtained.

Co-Polyamino Acid B11

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B7′ applied to co-polyamino acid B11-1 (18.4 g, 77.3 mmol), asodium poly-L-glutamate modified at one of its extremities by moleculeA9 is obtained.

Dry extract: 28.0 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 29

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.034

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B11 is 4828g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=3000 g/mol.

Co-Polyamino Acid B12: Sodium poly-L-glutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A10 and Having a Number Average Molar Mass (Mn)of 2700 g/molCo-Polyamino Acid B12-1: poly-L-benzylglutamate Modified at One of itsExtremities by Molecule A10.

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B10-1 applied to molecule A10 (3.0 g, 2.24 mmol) and toγ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride (12.99 g, 49.3 mmol),co-polyamino acid B12-1 is obtained.

Co-Polyamino Acid B12

Using a process similar to that used for the preparation of co-polyaminoacid B7′ applied to co-polyamino acid B12-1 (13.2 g, 48.0 mmol), asodium poly-L-glutamate modified at one of its extremities by moleculeA10 is obtained.

Dry extract: 13.2 mg/g

DP (estimated according to RMN ¹H): 24

According to RMN ¹H: i=0.042

The average calculated molar mass of Co-polyamino acid B12 is 4924g/mol.

Organic HPLC-SEC (PEG calibrating): Mn=2700 g/mol.

PART C: COMPOSITIONS Example C1: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL PramlintideSolution Containing m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) at pH 6.6

A 5 mg/mL concentrated solution of pramlintide is prepared by dissolvingpramlintide in powder form purchased from Ambiopharm. This solution isadded to a concentrated solution of excipients (m-cresol, glycerin) inorder to obtain the aimed final composition. The pH is adjusted to 6.6by adding NaOH/HCl.

Example C1-1: Preparation of a 0.9 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution Containingm-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) at pH 6.6

By means of a similar protocol to that described in example C1a 0.9mg/mL pramlintide solution containing m-cresol (29 mM) and glycerin (174mM) at pH 6.6 is obtained. The solution is clear.

Example C2: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution ContainingCo-Polyamino Acid B3, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) at pH 6.6

A concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid B3 and excipients isprepared by adding concentrated solutions of excipients (m-cresol,glycerin) to a concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid B3.

A 5 mg/mL concentrated solution of pramlintide at pH 4 and of excipientsis added to this concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid B3 in orderto obtain the final compositions C2-1 to C2-5 (table 1). The pH isadjusted to 6.6 by adding NaOH/HCl.

TABLE 1 Compositions and visual appearance of solutions of pramlintideat pH 6.6 at different concentrations in co-polyamino acid B3. RatioConcentration in B3/pramlintide co-polyamino acid B3 Visual appearanceof Solution mol/mol mg/mL mM the solution C1 — — — Clear C2-1 1.0 1.40.15 Clear C2-2 1.5 2.0 0.23 Clear C2-3 2.0 2.7 0.30 Clear C2-4 3.0 4.10.46 Clear C2-5 5.0 6.8 0.76 Clear

Example C3: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution ContainingDifferent Co-Polyamino Acids According to the Invention, m-cresol (29mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) at pH 6.6

Using a protocol similar to that described in example C2, 0.6 mg/mLpramlintide solutions 0.6 mg/mL pramlintide solutions containingdifferent co-polyamino acids according to the invention, m-cresol (29mM) and glycerin (174 mM) at pH 7.4 are obtained (tables 2 and 2a).

TABLE 2 Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions at pH 6.6 in the presence of different co-polyamino acids.Ratio Concentration co-poly- in co-poly- amino acid/ Visual Solu-Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide appearance of tion amino acid mg/mL mMmol/mol the solution C3-1 B1 2.3 0.46 3 Clear C3-2 B2 1.4 0.15 1 Clear2.8 0.3 2 Clear C3-3 B4 2.7 0.3 2 Clear 4 0.46 3 Clear 5.3 0.61 4 ClearC3-19 B1 1.87 0.45 3 Clear C3-20 B1 3.73 0.91 6 Clear C3-21 B1 10 2.4516 Clear C3-22 B13 4.09 0.76 5 Clear C3-23 B13 6.5 1.22 8 Clear C3-24B14 5.74 1.22 8 Clear C3-25 B14 7.17 1.52 10 Clear C3-26 B17 1.96 0.76 5Clear C3-27 B17 2.35 0.91 6 Clear C3-28 B18 1.58 0.16 1.1 Clear C3-29B18 2.36 0.24 1.6 Clear C3-30 B19 1.38 0.15 1 Clear C3-31 B19 2.07 0.231.5 Clear C3-32 B20 2.3 0.23 1.5 Clear C3-33 B20 3 0.3 2 Clear C3-34 B157.4 0.61 4 Clear C3-35 B21 3.1 0.3 2 Clear C3-36 B22 4.4 1.06 7 Clear

TABLE 2a Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions at pH 6.6 in the presence of different co-polyamino acids.Ratio Concentration co-poly- in co-poly- amino acid/ Visual Solu-Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide appearance of tion amino acid mg/mL mMmol/mol the solution C3-5 B8 6 1.51 10 Clear 9 2.27 15 Clear C3-7 B108.2 1.52 10 Clear C3-18 B11 7.3 1.5 10 Clear

Example C8: Preparation of 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solutions ContainingDifferent Co-Polyamino Acids According to the Invention, m-cresol (29mM) and Glycerin (174 mM), NaCl and Optionally, Zinc Chloride at pH 6.6

A concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid according to the inventionand excipients is prepared by adding concentrated solutions ofexcipients (m-cresol, glycerin, NaCl, zinc chloride) to a concentratedsolution of co-polyamino acid according to the invention.

A 5 mg/mL concentrated solution of pramlintide at pH 4 and of excipientsis added to this concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid according tothe invention in order to obtain the final compositions C8-5 to C8-15(tables 2b and 2c). The pH is adjusted to 6.6 by adding NaOH/HCl.

TABLE 2b Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions at pH 6.6 in the presence of different co-polyamino acidsaccording to the invention, of sodium chloride and, optionally, of zincchloride. Concen- Ratio tration co- Co- in co- polyamino Visual poly-polyamino acid/ appear- amino acid pramlin- [NaCl] [ZnCl₂] ance Solutionacid mg/mL mM tide (mM) (mM)

C8-5  B8  4.8 1.22 8 100 — Clear C8-6  B8  4.8 1.22 8 100 1 Clear C8-7 B11 7.3 1.5 10 100 — Clear C8-8  B11 7.3 1.5 10 100 1 Clear C8-9  B108.2 1.5 10 100 Clear C8-10 B10 8.2 1.5 10 100 1 Clear

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TABLE 2c Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions at pH 6.6 in the presence of different co-polyamino acidsaccording to the invention, of sodium chloride and, optionally, of zincchloride. Concen- Ratio tration co- Co- in co- polyamino poly- polyaminoacid/ Visual amino acid pramlin- [NaCl] [ZnCl₂] appear- Solution acidmg/mL mM tide (mM) (mM) ance C8-11 B1  1.87 0.45 3 25 — Clear C8-12 B1 3.1 0.76 5 25 — Clear C8-13 B13 4.1 0.76 5 50 0.229 Clear C8-14 B13 4.090.76 5 50 — Clear C8-15 B17 1.96 0.76 5 25 — Clear C8-16 B17 2.35 0.91 625 — Clear

Example C4: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution and of 100IU/mL Human Insulin Containing m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM)and Zinc Chloride (229 μM) at pH 6.6

The 5 mg/mL concentrated solution of pramlintide described in Cl isadded to a concentrated solution of excipients (m-cresol, glycerin, zincchloride). A 500 IU/mL human insulin solution is prepared by dissolvinghuman insulin in powder form purchased from Amphastar. This solution isadded to a concentrated solution of pramlintide and of excipients inorder to obtain the target final composition. The pH is adjusted to 6.6by adding NaOH/HCl.

Example C5: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution and 100IU/mL Human Insulin Containing Co-Polyamino Acid B3, m-cresol (29 mM)and Glycerin (174 mM) and Zinc Chloride (229 μM) at pH 6.6

A concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid B3 and excipients isprepared by adding concentrated solutions of excipients (m-cresol,glycerin, zinc chloride) to a concentrated solution of co-polyamino acidB3.

A 5 mg/mL concentrated solution of pramlintide at pH 4, then a 500 IU/mLhuman insulin solution are added to the concentrated solution ofco-polyamino acid B3 and excipients in order to obtain the final targetcomposition (table 3). The pH is adjusted to 6.6 by adding NaOH/HCl.

Solutions C4 and C5-1 to C5-5 are prepared according to the protocolabove.

TABLE 3 Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions and human insulin at pH 6.6 at different concentrations inco-polyamino acid B3. Ratio Concentration in B3/pramlintide co-polyaminoacid B3 Visual appearance of Solution mol/mol mg/mL mM the solution C4 —— — Turbid C5-1 1.0 1.4 0.15 Clear C5-2 1.5 2.0 0.23 Clear C5-3 2.0 2.70.30 Clear C5-4 3.0 4.1 0.46 Clear C5-5 5.0 6.8 0.76 Clear

Example C6: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution and 100IU/mL Human Insulin Containing Different Co-Polyamino Acids According tothe Invention, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) and Zinc Chloride(229 μM) at pH 6.6

Using a process similar to example C5, a 0.6 mg/mL pramlintide solutionand 100 IU/mL human insulin containing a co-polyamino acid according tothe invention, m-cresol (29 mM) and glycerin (174 mM) and zinc chloride(229 μM) at pH 6.6 is obtained.

Solutions C6-1 and C6-11 (Tables 4 and 4a) are prepared according to theabove protocol.

TABLE 4 Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions and 100 IU/mL human insulin at pH 6.6 in the presence ofdifferent co-polyamino acids. Ratio Concentration co-poly- in co-poly-amino acid/ Visual Solu- Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide appearance oftion amino acid mg/mL mM mol/mol the solution C6-1 B7 2.4 0.6 4 ClearC6-2 B1 3.8 0.76 5 Clear 6.1 1.22 8 Clear C6-3 B2 1.4 0.15 1 Clear 2.80.3 2 Clear 4.2 0.45 3 Clear C6-4 B4 2.7 0.3 2 Clear 4 0.45 3 Clear 6.70.75 5 Clear C6-6 B1 10 2.45 16 Clear C6-7 B20 3 0.3 2 Clear C6-8 B157.4 0.61 4 Clear C6-9 B18 3.2 0.32 2.1 Clear C6-10 B21 3.1 0.3 2 ClearC6-11 B22 4.4 1.06 7 Clear

TABLE 4a Composition and visual appearance of the solution ofpramlintide at 0.6 mg/mL and 100 IU/mL human insulin at pH 6.6 in thepresence of different co-polyamino acids. Ratio Concentration co-poly-in co-poly- amino acid/ Visual Solu- Co-poly- amino acid pramlintideappearance of tion amino acid mg/mL mM mol/mol the solution C6-4′ B8 4.81.2 8 Clear C6-5 B7′ 3.4 0.77 5 Clear 6.7 1.51 10 Clear

Example C10: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution and 100IU/mL Human Insulin Containing Co-Polyamino Acid B8, m-cresol (29 mM)and Glycerin (174 mM), and Varied Contents of Sodium Chloride and ZincChloride

A concentrated solution of co-polyamino acid B8 and excipients isprepared by adding concentrated solutions of excipients (m-cresol,glycerin, sodium chloride, zinc chloride) to a concentrated solution ofco-polyamino acid B8.

A 5 mg/mL concentrated solution of pramlintide at pH 4, then a 500 IU/mLhuman insulin solution are added to this concentrated solution ofco-polyamino acid B8 and excipients in order to obtain the final targetcomposition. The pH is adjusted to 6.6 by adding NaOH/HCl.

Solutions C10-6 and C10-7 are prepared according to the protocol above.

TABLE 4b Compositions and visual appearance of 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions and 100 IU/mL human insulin at pH 6.6 in the presence ofdifferent co-polyamino acids, and different concentrations of sodiumchloride and zinc chloride. Concen- Ratio Visual tration co- appear- Co-in co- polyamino ance poly- polyamino acid/ of the amino acid pramlin-[NaCl] [ZnCl₂] solu- Solution acid mg/mL mM tide (mM) (mM) tion C10-6 B84.8 1.22 8 100 —* Clear C10-7 B8 4.8 1.22 8 100 1* Clear *Compositioncomprising 0.23 mM of ZnCl₂ from the solution of human insulin.Results of Visual Observations of the Mixture and of ThT FibrillationMeasurements. Principle

The poor stability of a peptide may lead to the formation of amyloidfibrils defined as ordered, macromolecular structures. These maypossibly result in the formation of gel in the sample.

The follow-up test of fluorescence of thioflavin T (ThT) is used toanalyze the physical stability of solutions. Thioflavin is a small probemolecule with a characteristic fluorescence signature when it bonds toamyloid type fibrils (Naiki et al. (1989) Anal. BioChem. 177, 244-249;LeVine (1999) Methods. Enzymol. 309, 274-284).

This method makes it possible to monitor the formation of fibrils forlow concentrations of ThT in undiluted solutions. This monitoring iscarried out under accelerated, stable conditions while stirring and at37° C.

EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS

The samples are prepared just before the beginning of measurement. Thepreparation of each composition is described in the related example.Thioflavin T was added to the composition from a parent solutionconcentrated in order to induce negligible dilution of the composition.The concentration of Thioflavin T in the composition is 2 μM.

A volume of 150 μL of the composition was introduced into one of thewell of a 96-well tray. Each composition was analyzed using three tests(triplicate) in the same tray. The tray was sealed by a transparent filmin order to prevent evaporation of the composition.

This tray was then placed in the enclosure of a tray reader (EnVision2104 Multilabel, Perkin Elmer). The temperature was set at 37° C., andlateral stirring of 960 rpm with 1 mm of amplitude was started.

A reading of the intensity of fluorescence in each well was carried outwith an excitation wave length of 442 nm, and an emission wave length of482 nm, over time.

The fibrillation process is manifested by a strong increase influorescence after a period called the latency time.

For each well, this period was determined graphically as theintersection between the fluorescence signal baseline and the slope ofthe fluorescence curve as a function of time determined during theinitial strong increase in fluorescence. The value of the recordedlatency time corresponds to the average of measurements of latency timetaken on three wells.

An example of a graphic determination is represented in FIG. 1.

This FIGURE graphically represents the determination of the latency time(LT) by fluorescent monitoring of Thioflavin T, on a curve with thevalue of the fluorescence on the ordinate axis (in u.a., arbitraryunits) and the time in minutes on the abscissa.

Example CA1: Stability of Solutions at 0.6 mg/mL of Pramlintide at pH6.6 in the Presence of Co-Polyamino acid B3 at Different Concentrations

TABLE 5 Measurement of latency time by ThT of solutions C1 and C2-1 andC2-5. Ratio Concentration in Latency B3/pramlintide co-polyamino acid B3time Solution mol/mol mg/mL mM (h) C1 — — — 1 C2-1 1.0 1.4 0.15 >19 C2-21.5 2.0 0.23 >60 C2-3 2.0 2.7 0.30 >60 C2-4 3.0 4.1 0.46 >60 C2-5 5.06.8 0.76 >60

The solution of pramlintide at pH 6.6 (C1) without co-polyamino acid hasa short latency time; the latency times of the solutions containingco-polyamino acid B3 are higher.

Example CA2: Stability of 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solutions at pH 6.6 inthe Presence of Different Co-Polyamino Acids

TABLE 6 Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions and C3-1 andC3-33. Ratio Concentration co-poly- in co-poly- amino acid/ LatencySolu- Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide time tion amino acid mg/mL mMmol/mol (h) C3-1 B1 2.3 0.46 3 >3 C3-2 B2 1.4 0.15 1 >20 2.8 0.3 2 >40C3-3 B4 2.7 0.3 2 >15 4 0.46 3 >20 5.3 0.61 4 >40 C3-25 B14 5.74 1.228 >25 C3-26 7.17 1.52 10 >60 C3-28 B18 1.58 0.16 1.1 >25 C3-29 2.36 0.241.6 >60 C3-30 B19 1.38 0.15 1 >15 C3-31 2.07 0.23 1.5 >80 C3-32 B20 2.30.23 1.5 >50 C3-33 3 0.3 2 >80

The solution of pramlintide at pH 6.6 (C1) without co-polyamino acid hasa short latency time. The co-polyamino acids according to the inventionmake it possible to obtain latency times greater than 3 hours under theconditions tested.

Example CA2a: Stability of 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solutions in thePresence of Different Co-Polyamino Acids, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin(174 mM), and Different Contents of NaCl and Zinc Chloride at pH 6.6

TABLE 6a Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions C3-7, C3-5,C3-18 and C8-5 to C8-10. Concentration Ratio co- Co- in co- polyaminopoly- polyamino acid/ Latency amino acid pramlin- [NaCl] [ZnCl₂] timeSolution acid mg/mL mM tide (mM) (mM) (h) C3-5  B8  9 2.27 15 — — 4 < t< 6 C3-5  B8  6.0 1.51 10 — — <2 C8-5  B8  4.8 1.22 8 100 >20 C8-6  B8 4.8 1.22 8 100 1 >20 C3-18 B11 7.3 1.5 10 — — <1 C8-7  B11 7.3 1.5 10100 — >8 C8-8  B11 7.3 1.5 10 100 1 >10 C3-7  B10 8.2 1.52 10 — — <5C8-9  B10 8.2 1.5 10 100 >20 C8-10 B10 8.2 1.5 10 100 1 >20

The solution of pramlintide at pH 6.6 (C1) without co-polyamino acid hasa short latency time; the latency times of the solutions containingco-polyamino acids according to the invention in the presence of sodiumchloride or of sodium chloride and zinc chloride are higher.

Example CA2b: Stability of 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solutions in thePresence of Different Co-Polyamino Acids, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin(174 mM), and Different Contents of NaCl and Zinc Chloride at pH 6.6

TABLE 6b Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions C3-19, C3-27and C8-11 to C8-16. Concentration Ratio Co- in co- co-poly- poly-polyamino amino Latency amino acid acid/ [NaCl] [ZnCl₂] time Solutionacid mg/mL mM pramlinid (mM) (mM) (h) C3-19 B1  1.87 0.45 3 — — <6 C3-20B1  3.73 0.91 6 — — <24 C8-11 B1  1.87 0.45 3 25 — >12 C8-12 B1  3.10.76 5 25 — >60 C3-22 B13 4.09 0.76 5 — — <15 C8-13 B13 4.1 0.76 5 500.229 >70 C3-26 B17 1.96 0.76 5 — — <30 C3-27 B17 2.35 0.91 6 — — <60C8-15 B17 1.96 0.76 5 25 — >35 C8-16 B17 2.35 0.91 6 25 — >75

The solution of pramlintide at pH 6.6 (C1) without co-polyamino acid hasa short latency time; the latency times of the solutions containingco-polyamino acids according to the invention in the presence of sodiumchloride or of sodium chloride and zinc chloride are higher.

Example CA3: Compositions and Visual Appearance of 0.6 mg/mL PramlintideSolutions and 100 IU/mL Human Insulin at pH 6.6 in the Presence ofCo-Polyamino Acid B3 at Different Concentrations

TABLE 7 Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions and C5-1 andC5-5. Ratio Concentration in Latency B3/pramlintide co-polyamino acid B3time Solution mol/mol mg/mL mM (h) C4 — — — * C5-2 1.5 2.0 0.23 >2 C5-32.0 2.7 0.30 >4 C5-4 3.0 4.1 0.46 >4 C5-5 5.0 6.8 0.76 >9 * means thatthe solution is turbid.

A 0.6 mg/mL pramlintide solution and 100 IU/mL human insulin at pH 6.6without co-polyamino acid (C4) is turbid. Clear 0.6 mg/mL pramlintidesolutions and of human insulin 100 IU/mL at pH 6.6 in the presence ofco-polyamino acid B3 have latency times greater than 0.5 hour at aB3/pramlintide molar ratio of 1 and may be greater than 4 hours forB3/pramlintide molar ratios greater than 2.

Example CA4: Stability of 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solutions and 100 IU/mLHuman Insulin at pH 6.6 in the Presence of Different Co-Polyamino Acids

TABLE 8 Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions C6-1 to C6-4and C6-5. Ratio Concentration co-poly- in co-poly- amino acid/ LatencySolu- Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide time tion amino acid mg/mL mMmol/mol (h) C6-1 B7 2.4 0.6 4 >10 C6-2 B1 3.8 0.76 5 >4 6.1 1.22 8 >6C6-3 B2 2.8 0.3 2 >3 4.2 0.45 3 >5 C6-4 B4 2.7 0.3 2 >3 6.7 0.75 5 >4

TABLE 8a Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions and C6-5 andC6-4 Ratio Concentration co-poly- in co-poly- amino acid/ Latency Solu-Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide time tion amino acid mg/mL mM mol/mol(h) C6-5 B7′ 3.4 0.77 5 >2 6.7 1.51 10 >5 C6-4′ B8 4.8 1.2 8 2 > t > 1

The solution of pramlintide and human insulin at pH 6.6 (C4) is turbid.The co-polyamino acids according to the invention make it possible toobtain latency times greater than 1 hour under the conditions tested.

Example CA7: Preparation of a 0.6 mg/mL Pramlintide Solution and 100IU/mL Human Insulin Containing Co-Polyamino Acid B8, m-cresol (29 mM)and Glycerin (174 mM), and Varied Contents of Sodium Chloride and ZincChloride

TABLE 14b Measurement of latency time by ThT of compositions C6-4 andC10-6 to C10-7 Concen tration Co- in co- Ratio co- poly- polyaminopolyamino Latency amino acid acid/ [NaCl] [ZnCl₂] time Solution acidmg/mL mM pramlintid (mM) (mM) (h)   C6-4’ B8 4.8 1.2 8 — —* <2 C10-6 B84.8 1.22 8 100 0.23 >8 C10-7 B8 4.8 1.22 8 100 1.2* >9 *Compositioncomprising 0.23 mM of ZnCl₂ from the solution of human insulin.

The solution of pramlintide and human insulin at at pH 6.6 (C4) isturbid. The addition of zinc chloride containing B8 makes it possible tosignificantly increase the latency time compared to that obtained withthe solution C6-4′ with no zinc salt.

CB: Stability Study of Compositions According to the Invention. VisualInspection Procedure:

Three mL vials or cartridges filled with 1 mL of formulation arevisually inspected in order to detect the appearance of visibleparticles or of turbidity. This inspection is carried out according tothe recommendations of European Pharmacopoeia (EP 2.9.20): the vials aresubjected to lighting of at least 2000 Lux and are observed in front ofa white background and of a black background. The number of weeks ormonths of stability corresponds to the duration beginning at which thesolutions contain visible particles or are turbid.

These results are in agreement with the US pharmacopoeia (USP <790>).

Example CB1: Physical Stability in Vial and Cartridge at 30° C. ofSolutions of Pramlintide at 0.9 mg/mL and at 0.6 mg/mL in the Presenceof Co-Polyamino Acid, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) at pH 6.6

Solutions C1, C1-1, C8-14 and C3-21 are filtered (0.22 μm). 1 mL ofsolution is introduced into 3 mL glass cartridges by auto-injectingstylus and into 3 mL glass vials. The cartridges and vials are placed inan oven at 30° C. in stasis and are then observed every 2 weeks.

TABLE 15 Results of physical stabilities in cartridge at 30° C. ofpramlintide composition at 0.6 mg/mL in the presence of co-polyaminoacid B1 and B13. Concen- Stability tration in Concen- Stability physicalCo-poly- co-poly- tration physical 30° C. in Solu- amino amino acidpramlintide 30° C. in cartridge tion acid mg/mL (mg/mL) vial (week) C1-1— — 0.9 <7 <2 C1 — — 0.6 <7 — C3-21 B1 10 0.6 — >12  C8-14 B13 4.090.6 >9 >9

The pramlintide solutions at 0.9 mg/mL and 0.6 mg/mL at pH 6.6 have aphysical stability in vial less than 7 weeks at 30° C. The physicalstability in cartridge of the pramlintide solution at 0.9 mg/mL, pH 6.6is less than 2 weeks.

The pramlintide solution at 0.6 mg/mL at pH 6.6 in the presence ofco-polyamino acid B1 has a physical stability at 30° C. greater than 12weeks in cartridge.

The pramlintide solution at 0.6 mg/ml at pH 6.6 in the presence ofco-polyamino acid B13 has a physical stability at 30° C. greater than 9weeks in cartridge and in vial.

Example CB2: Physical Stability in Vial and Cartridge at 30° C. of 0.6mg/mL Pramlintide Solutions and of Insulin 100 IU/mL at pH 6.6 in thePresence of Co-Polyamino Acid B1 B20, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174mM) and Zinc (229 μM) at pH 6.6

Solutions C6-6 and C6-7 are filtered (0.22 μm). 1 mL of solution isintroduced into 3 mL glass cartridges by auto-injecting stylus and into3 mL glass vials. The cartridges and vials are placed in an oven at 30°C. in stasis and are then observed every 2 weeks.

TABLE 16 Results of physical stabilities in vial and cartridge at 30° C.of pramlintide compositions at 0.6 mg/mL. Insulin 100 IU/mL in thepresence of co-polyamino acid 6.6. Stability Stability Concentrationphysical physical Co-poly- in co-poly- 30° C. in 30° C. in Solu- aminoacid amino acid vial cartridge tion mg/mL mg/mL (week) (week) C4 — — * *C6-6 B1 10 >12 >12 C6-7 B20 3 >9 — * solution turbid since preparation.

The solution of pramlintide at 0.6 mg/mL and 100 IU/mL human insulin atpH 6.6 is turbid.

The pramlintide solution at 0.6 mg/ml and of 100 IU/mL human insulin atpH 6.6 in the presence of co-polyamino acid B1 has a physical stabilityat 30° C. greater than 12 weeks in vial and greater than 12 weeks incartridge.

The pramlintide solution at 0.6 mg/mL and of 100 IU/mL human insulin atpH 6.6 in the presence of co-polyamino acid B20 has a physical stabilityat 30° C. greater than 9 weeks in cartridge.

Example CB3: Physical Stability in Cartridge at 37° C. of 0.6 mg/mLPramlintide Solutions in the Presence of a Co-Polyamino Acid, m-cresol(29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) at pH 6.6

The solution C3-21 is filtered (0.22 μm). 1 mL of solution is introducedinto 3 mL self-injection pen glass cartridges into 3 mL self-injectionpen glass cartridges. The cartridges are placed in an oven at 37° C.under static conditions and are then observed every 2 weeks.

TABLE 17 Results of physical stabilities in cartridge at 37° C. of 0.6mg/mL pramlintide composition in the presence of co-polyamino acid.Stability Concentration physical in co-poly- Concentration 37° C. inSolu- Co-poly- amino acid pramlintide cartridge tion amino acid mg/mL(mg/mL) (week) C3-21 B1 10 0.6 >9

The 0.6 mg/mL pramlintide solution at pH 6.6 in the presence ofco-polyamino acid B1 has a physical stability at 37° C. greater than 9weeks in cartridge.

Example CB4: Physical Stability in and Cartridge at 37° C. of 0.6 mg/mLPramlintide Solutions and of 100 IU/mL Insulin in the Presence ofCo-Polyamino Acid, m-cresol (29 mM) and Glycerin (174 mM) and zinc (229μM) at pH 6.6

Solutions C6-6 and C6-7 are filtered (0.22 μm). 1 mL of solution isintroduced into 3 mL self-injection pen glass cartridges. The cartridgesare placed in an oven at 37° C. under static conditions and are thenobserved every 2 weeks.

TABLE 18 Results of physical stabilities in cartridge at 37° C. of 0.6mg/mL pramlintide composition in the presence of co-polyamino acid.Stability physical Concentration in 37° C. in co-polyamino acidcartridge Solution Co-polyamino acid mg/mL (week) C1 — — * C6-6 B1 10 >9C6-7 B20 3 >3 * solution turbid since preparation.

The 0.6 mg/mL pramlintide solution and 100 IU/mL human insulin at pH 6.6is turbid.

The 0.6 mg/mL pramlintide solution at pH 6.6 in the presence ofco-polyamino acid has a physical stability at 37° C. greater than 3weeks in cartridge.

1. A composition in the form of an injectable aqueous solution, forwhich the pH is comprised from 6.0 to 8.0, comprising at least: a)amylin, an amylin receptor agonist or an amylin analogue; b) aco-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsHy, said co-polyamino acid being constituted of glutamic or asparticunits and said hydrophobic radicals Hy chosen among the radicalsaccording to formula X as defined below:

in which GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII,VII′ or VII″:

Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicalsaccording to formulas XI or XI′;

GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formulas XII

GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

* indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by amidefunctions; a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1 if a=0 and a′=1,2 or 3 if a=1; a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3; b is aninteger equal to 0 or to 1; c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if cis equal to 0, then d is equal to 1 or to 2; d is an integer equal to 0,to 1 or to 2; e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1; g is an integer equalto 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6; h is an integer equal to 0,to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6, and at least one of g, h or l isdifferent from 0; l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=1 if l=0 andl′=2 if l=1; r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and s′ is an integerequal to 0 or to 1; And if e is different from 0, then at least one ofg, h or l is different from 0; And if a=0, then l=0; A, A₁, A₂ and A₃identical or different, are linear or branched alkyl radicals comprisingfrom 1 to 8 carbon atoms and/or substituted by a radical from asaturated, unsaturated or aromatic ring; B is a radical ether orpolyether, unsubstituted, comprising from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to5 oxygen atoms, or a linear or branched alkyl radical and/or comprisingan aromatic ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms. C_(x) is amonovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical and/or comprising a cyclicpart, in which x indicates the number of carbon atoms, and: When thehydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25, When the hydrophobicradical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15, When the hydrophobic radical -Hybears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13, When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4-GpC, then 7≤x≤11, When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5-GpC, then 6≤x≤11, G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1to 8 carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more freecarboxylic acid functions, R is a radical chosen from the groupconsisting of a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprisingfrom 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radicalcomprising from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂functions or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, The hydrophobic radical(s)-Hy according to formula X being bound to the PLG: via a covalent bondbetween a carbonyl of the hydrophobic radical -Hy and a nitrogen atomborne by the PLG, thus forming an amide function resulting from thereaction of an amine function borne by the PLG and an acid functionborne by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and via acovalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the hydrophobic radical -Hy anda carbonyl borne by the PLG, thus forming an amide function resultingfrom the reaction of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of thehydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the PLG, The ratioM between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the number of glutamicor aspartic units being between 0<M≤0.5; When several hydrophobicradicals are borne by a co-polyamino acid, then they are identical ordifferent, The degree of polymerization DP in glutamic or aspartic unitsfor the PLG chains is comprised from 5 to 250; Free carboxylic acidsbeing in the form of an alkaline cation salt chosen from the groupconsisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.
 2. The composition according to claim 1,wherein the co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges andhydrophobic radicals is chosen among the co-polyamino acids according toformula XXX below:

in which, D represents, independently, either a —CH₂— group (asparticunit) or a —CH₂—CH₂— group (glutamic unit), Hy is a hydrophobic radicalchosen among the hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, R₁ is ahydrophobic radical chosen among the hydrophobic radicals according toformula X in which r=0 or r=1 and GpR is a radical according to formulaVII′ or VII″, or a radical chosen from the group consisting of a H, alinear acyl group in C2 to C10, a branched acyl group in C3 to C10, abenzyl, a terminal “amino acid” unit and a pyroglutamate, R₂ is ahydrophobic radical chosen among the hydrophobic radicals according toformula X or an —NR′R″ radical, R′ and R″, identical or different, beingchosen from the group consisting of H, the linear, branched or cyclicalkyls in C2 to C10, benzyl and said R′ and R″ alkyls may together formone or more saturated, unsaturated and/or aromatic rings and/or maycomprise heteroatoms, chosen from the group consisting of O, N and S, Xrepresents a H or a cationic entity chosen from the group comprising themetallic cations; n+m represents The degree of polymerization DP of theco-polyamino acid, that is the average number of monomeric units perco-polyamino acid chain and 5≤n+m≤250.
 3. The composition according toclaim 2, wherein the co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges andhydrophobic radicals is chosen among the co-polyamino acids according toformula XXX, in which R₁=R′₁ and R₂=R′₂, according to formula XXXabelow:

in which, n+m represents The degree of polymerization DP of theco-polyamino acid, that is the average number of monomeric units perco-polyamino acid chain and 5≤n+m≤250. X represents a H or a cationicentity chosen from the group comprising the metallic cations; Drepresents, independently, either a —CH₂— group (aspartic unit) or a—CH₂—CH₂— group (glutamic unit), Hy is a hydrophobic radical chosenamong the hydrophobic radicals according to formulas X, R′₁ is a radicalchosen from the group consisting of a H, a linear acyl group in C2 toC10, a branched acyl group in C3 to C10, a benzyl, a terminal “aminoacid” unit and a pyroglutamate, R′₂ is a —NR′R″ radical, R′ and R″,identical or different, being chosen in the group consisting of H, thelinear, branched or cyclic alkyls in C2 to C10, benzyl and said R′ andR″ alkyls may together form one or more saturated, unsaturated and/oraromatic rings and/or may comprise heteroatoms, chosen from the groupconsisting of O, N and S.
 4. The composition according to claim 2,wherein the co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges andhydrophobic radicals is chosen among the co-polyamino acids according toformulas XXX, in which n=0, according to formula XXXb below:

in which m represents The degree of polymerization DP of theco-polyamino acid, that is the average number of monomeric units perco-polyamino acid chain and 5≤m≤250, X represents a H or a cationicentity chosen from the group comprising the metallic cations, Drepresents, independently, either a —CH₂— group (aspartic unit) or a—CH₂—CH₂— group (glutamic unit), R₁ is a hydrophobic radical chosenamong the hydrophobic radicals according to formula X in which r=0 orr=1 and GpR is a radical according to formula VII′ or VII″, or a radicalchosen from the group consisting of a H, a linear acyl group in C2 toC10, a branched acyl group in C3 to C10, a benzyl, a terminal “aminoacid” unit and a pyroglutamate, R₂ is a hydrophobic radical chosen amongthe hydrophobic radicals according to formula X or an —NR′R″ radical, R′and R″, identical or different, being chosen from the group consistingof H, the linear, branched or cyclic alkyls in C2 to C10, benzyl andsaid R′ and R″ alkyls may together form one or more saturated,unsaturated and/or aromatic rings and/or may comprise heteroatoms,chosen from the group consisting of O, N and S, and at least R₁ or R₂ isa hydrophobic radical according to formula X.
 5. The compositionaccording to claim 1, wherein the co-polyamino acid/amylin, amylinreceptor agonist or amylin analogue molar ratio is greater than or equalto
 1. 6. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the amylin,amylin receptor agonist or amylin analogue is amylin.
 7. The compositionaccording to claim 1, wherein the amylin, amylin receptor agonist oramylin analogue is pramlintide.
 8. The composition according to claim 1,wherein it also comprises a prandial insulin.
 9. The compositionaccording to claim 1, wherein the co-polyamino acid/insulin ratio isgreater than or equal to
 1. 10. The composition according to claim 1,wherein said compositions have a stability measured by ThT greater thanthat of a reference composition comprising amylin, an amylin receptoragonist and an amylin analogue, but not comprising a co-polyamino acidbearing carboxylate charges and Hy hydrophobic radicals.
 11. Acopolyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicalsHy, said co-polyamino acid being constituted of glutamic or asparticunits and said hydrophobic radicals Hy chosen among the radicalsaccording to formula X as defined below:

in which GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII,VII′ or VII″:

Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicalsaccording to formulas XI or XI′;

GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formulas XII

GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

* indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by amidefunctions; a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1 if a=0 and a′=1,2 or 3 if a=1; a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3; b is aninteger equal to 0 or to 1; c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if cis equal to 0, then d is equal to 1 or to 2; d is an integer equal to 0,to 1 or to 2; e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1; g is an integer equalto 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6; h is an integer equal to 0,to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6, and at least one of g, h or l isdifferent from 0; l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=1 if l=0 andl′=2 if l=1; r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and s′ is an integerequal to 0 or to 1; And if e is different from 0, then at least one ofg, h or l is different from 0; And if a=0, then l=0; A, A₁, A₂ and A₃identical or different, are linear or branched alkyl radicals comprisingfrom 1 to 8 carbon atoms and/or substituted by a radical from asaturated, unsaturated or aromatic ring; B is a radical ether orpolyether, unsubstituted, comprising from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to5 oxygen atoms, or a linear or branched alkyl radical and/or comprisingan aromatic ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, C_(x) is amonovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical and/or comprising a cyclicpart, in which x indicates the number of carbon atoms, and: When thehydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25, When the hydrophobicradical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15, When the hydrophobic radical -Hybears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13, When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4-GpC, then 7≤x≤11, When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5-GpC, then 6≤x≤11, G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1to 8 carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more freecarboxylic acid functions, R is a radical chosen from the groupconsisting of a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprisingfrom 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radicalcomprising from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂functions or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, The hydrophobic radicals-Hy according to formula X being bound to the PLG: via a covalent bondbetween a carbonyl of the hydrophobic radical -Hy and a nitrogen atomborne by the PLG, thus forming an amide function resulting from thereaction of an amine function borne by the PLG and an acid functionborne by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and via acovalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the hydrophobic radical -Hy anda carbonyl borne by the PLG, thus forming an amide function resultingfrom the reaction of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of thehydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the PLG, The ratioM between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the number of glutamicor aspartic units being between 0<M≤0.5; When several hydrophobicradicals are borne by a co-polyamino acid, then they are identical ordifferent, The degree of polymerization DP in glutamic or aspartic unitsfor the PLG chains is comprised from 5 to 250; Free carboxylic acidsbeing in the form of an alkaline cation salt chosen from the groupconsisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.
 12. A hydrophobic radical precursor Hy′ of thehydrophobic radical -Hy according to formula X′ as defined below:

in which GpR is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VII,VII′ or VII″:

Identical or different GpG and GpH are chosen among the radicalsaccording to formulas XI or XI′;

GpA is chosen among the radicals according to formula VIII

In which A′ is chosen among the radicals according to formulas VIII′,VIII″ or VIII′″

GpL is chosen among the radicals according to formulas XII

GpC is a radical according to formula IX:

* indicate the attachment sites of the different groups bound by amidefunctions; a is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and a′=1 if a=0 and a′=1,2 or 3 if a=1; a′ is an integer equal to 1, to 2 or to 3; b is aninteger equal to 0 or to 1; c is an integer equal to 0 or to 1, and if cis equal to 0, then d is equal to 1 or to 2; d is an integer equal to 0,to 1 or to 2; e is an integer equal to 0 or to 1; g is an integer equalto 0, to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6; h is an integer equal to 0,to 1, to 2, to 3, to 4, to 5 or to 6, and at least one of g, h or l isdifferent from 0; l is an integer equal to 0 or to 1 and l′=1 if l=0 andl′=2 if l=1; r is an integer equal to 0, 1 or to 2, and s′ is an integerequal to 0 or to 1; And if e is different from 0, then at least one ofg, h or l is different from 0; And if a=0, then l=0; A, A₁, A₂ and A₃identical or different, are linear or branched alkyl radicals comprisingfrom 1 to 8 carbon atoms and/or substituted by a radical from asaturated, unsaturated or aromatic ring; B is a radical ether orpolyether, unsubstituted, comprising from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to5 oxygen atoms, or a linear or branched alkyl radical and/or comprisingan aromatic ring, comprising from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, C_(x) is amonovalent, linear or branched, alkyl radical and/or comprising a cyclicpart, in which x indicates the number of carbon atoms, and: When thehydrophobic radical -Hy bears 1 -GpC, then 9≤x≤25, When the hydrophobicradical -Hy bears 2 -GpC, then 9≤x≤15, When the hydrophobic radical -Hybears 3 -GpC, then 7≤x≤13, When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears 4-GpC, then 7≤x≤11, When the hydrophobic radical -Hy bears at least 5-GpC, then 6≤x≤11, G is a linear or branched divalent alkyl radical of 1to 8 carbon atoms, said alkyl radical bearing one or more freecarboxylic acid functions, R is a radical chosen from the groupconsisting of a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radical comprisingfrom 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a divalent, linear or branched alkyl radicalcomprising from 1 to 12 carbon atoms bearing one or more —CONH₂functions or an unsubstituted ether or polyether radical comprising from4 to 14 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 oxygen atoms, The hydrophobic radical(s)-Hy according to formula X being bound to the PLG: via a covalent bondbetween a carbonyl of the hydrophobic radical -Hy and a nitrogen atomborne by the PLG, thus forming an amide function resulting from thereaction of an amine function borne by the PLG and an acid functionborne by the precursor -Hy′ of the hydrophobic radical -Hy, and via acovalent bond between a nitrogen atom of the hydrophobic radical -Hy anda carbonyl borne by the PLG, thus forming an amide function resultingfrom the reaction of an amine function of the precursor -Hy′ of thehydrophobic radical -Hy and an acid function borne by the PLG, The ratioM between the number of hydrophobic radicals and the number of glutamicor aspartic units being between 0<M≤0.5; When several hydrophobicradicals are borne by a co-polyamino acid, then they are identical ordifferent, Free carboxylic acids being in the form of an alkaline cationsalt chosen from the group consisting of Na⁺ and K⁺.
 13. (canceled) 14.A method for improving the physical chemical stability of a compositionaccording to claim 1 by adding ionic species chosen from the group ofanions, cations and/or zwitterions.